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¸CMU200 Universal Radio Communication Tester
THE multiprotocol tester for current and future mobile radio networks

◆◆ Extremely high-speed testing

◆◆ Highly accurate measurements
◆◆ Modular future-proof design
◆◆ Comprehensive spectrum analyzer
◆◆ Fast switching between networks

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 Testing the 3rd generation
For more than 70 years, Rohde & Schwarz
has always been at the forefront of
mobile radio technology. We continue
this tradition of RF test and measure-
ment with the ¸CMU200 Universal
Radio Communication Tester. The
¸CMU200 is a third-generation-
platform design that offers true scalable
multimode functionality.
The ¸CMU200 reflects the many
years of expertise Rohde & Schwarz has
gained in the world of mobile radio. In
recent years, the company has helped to
launch overwhelmingly successful mo-
bile radio systems.
Rohde & Schwarz is a preferred supplier
to many of the leading mobile equip-
ment manufacturers and is the market
leader for mobile radio test sets.
Low cost of ownership
Selecting the ¸CMU200 is a decision
for the future and results in a total cost
of ownership that is sure to be among
the lowest due to the following factors:
◆ The completely modular design of
hardware and software components
eliminates unnecessary investments
right from the start merely because
a feature might be needed at some
point in the future. You only pay for
what you need
◆ Maximum production output in a
compact 4-rack-unit-high package
with minimum power dissipation al-
lows compact production space lay-
out
◆ If an expansion becomes necessary
because your needs grow, the modu-
larity of the ¸CMU200 concept
will make this easy. Many expansions
may be installed on site. You pay for
them only when you need them
◆ With the intuitive ¸CMU200 user
interface, even less experienced us-
ers do not require extensive training
◆ A new remote interface syntax re-
flects the inherent modularity of this
real multimode tester

The ¸CMU200 is part of a complete

range of mobile radio test equipment,
encompassing everything from confor-
mance test systems to system simula-
tors, turnkey functional board test/final
test systems and simple sales-counter
Go/NoGo testers.

The base unit with its standard-indepen-

dent module test provides many general-
purpose measurement facilities for the
development of all kinds of standards
within its wide and continuous frequen-
cy range. If extended by the appropri-
ate options, the ¸CMU200 offers
the hardware and software necessary
to handle your 3G, 2.5G and previous-
generation testing applications, includ-
ing analog.

The ¸CMU200 targets a wide range of applications but is primarily optimized for the high
accuracy and speed demanded in increasingly quality-conscious manufacturing processes.
The picture shows the front panel for desktop use.

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 Applications

◆ RF development
◆ Module design
◆ Module test in production
◆ Adjustment of mobile phones
◆ Final test in production
◆ Functional test
◆ Feature test
◆ High-end service
◆ Quality inspection
◆ Basis for test systems
◆ Base station simulation

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 Usability
The ¸CMU200 key
strengths
The ¸CMU200 Universal Radio Com-
munication Tester brings premium cost
effectiveness through a variety of fea-
tures, with extremely fast measurement
speed and very high accuracy being the
two most important ones. In addition,
the secondary remote addressing of the
tester‘s modular architecture makes for
intelligent and autonomous processing
of complete measurement tasks and fast
control program design.
Maximum accuracy
In a production environment, the ­tester‘s
high accuracy allows devices under test
(DUTs) to be trimmed for maximum bat-
tery lifetime without compromising qual-
ity. In the lab, the ¸CMU200 e­ nables
the development engineer to partly re-
place conventional, dedicated premium-
quality instruments and save desktop
space at the same time. High-precision
measurement correction over the entire
frequency and dynamic range as well as
compensation for temperature effects in
realtime are critical factors for achieving
the ¸CMU200‘s excellent accuracy.
The globally standardized ­Rohde & Schwarz
calibration system can check the
¸CMU200‘s accuracy at a service cen-
ter close to you or, in some cases, on your
premises. A worldwide network of these
standardized automatic calibration sys-
tems has been implemented in our service
centers. Highly accurate and repeatable
calibration can be performed wherever you
are. Your local Rohde & Schwarz represen-
tative offers customized ­service contracts.
For large-scale users of the ¸CMU200,
a compact level verification system is avail-
able in addition.
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Owing to the high resolution of the
extremely bright high-contrast TFT
display, even the finest details can be
displayed
Direct branching to all associ-
ated menus makes for a u­ niquely
flat menu structure
Top speed
The high processing speed is due to ex-
tensive use of ProbeDSP™ technology,
parallel measurements and innovative
remote command processing.
◆◆ ProbeDSP™ technology
The modular architecture relies on
decentralized ProbeDSP™ p­ rocessing
coordinated by a powerful ­central
processor. Like an oscilloscope
probe, DSPs dedicated to a s­ pecific
­local data acquisition and ­evaluation
workload help to keep s­ ubsystem
­performance at a maximum even if
additional modules are fitted to the
¸CMU200 mainframe
◆◆ Parallel measurements
Several RX and TX measurements
can be performed in parallel. This
is achieved by the fast response
of the ¸CMU200‘s modular
hardware as well as the high over-
all ­processing power of the instru-
ment and the avoidance of bottle-
necks by ­dedicated operation of the
P­ robeDSP™ technology. Examples of
parallel operation are measurements
of BER and simultaneous phase/fre-
quency error, error vector magnitude
(EVM), magnitude error and audio, or
the various spectrum measurements
◆◆ Innovative remote processing
The novel secondary addressing
mode can address similar functions
of each of the ¸CMU200 sub-
systems (i.e. different mobile ­radio
standards) in an almost identical way.
Using this type of addressing, new
­remote test sequences can be pro-
grammed by a simple cut-and-paste
operation followed by the editing
of specific commands to adapt the
control program to the new applica-
tion. Secondary addressing is ­fully
SCPI-compliant, which means that
a subsystem address, for example
WCDMA, can be replaced by a string
denoting a different subsystem, i.e.
another mobile radio standard
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 As the ¸CMU200 offers many of its
measurements in signaling and non-sig-
naling mode, this simple visual indication
of the signaling state is provided as part
of the status line
not required can be switched off to
free resources for the measurements
you want to focus on
Exceptional reliability
The ¸CMU200 employs ultra-effec-
tive heat management between housing
and individual components as well as
between heat sinks and air flow. Togeth-
er with the independent cooling cycles
for different modules, this adds up to an
optimized cooling system.
The base unit
The base unit without any options in-
stalled can be used for testing general
parameters of 1st, 2nd or 3rd generation
mobile phones. The ¸CMU200 base
unit is the ideal solution for tasks at the
module level, i.e. at the early production
stages of all cellular standards.
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Key advantages of the
This symbol shows the ­instrument ¸CMU200
status, i.e. remote or manual
­operation
Speed
◆◆ Unrivaled speed of single measurements
For increased speed, measurements
Accuracy
◆◆ Incomparable accuracy
◆◆ Excellent result repeatability
Modularity
Measurements are configured by ◆◆ Modular hardware and software concept
twice pressing the softkey marked provides easy expansion to further func-
with the yellow triangle tionality
Reliability
◆◆ Extremely low power consumption and
effective heat conduction result in unpar-
Integral parts of the ¸CMU200 base alleled reliability
unit are the RF generator and RF analyz-
er, which are complemented by a versa-
tile, network-independent time domain Future-proof
menu and a comprehensive spectrum
analyzer. The illustration above shows a ◆◆ Easy migration to emerging standards
power versus time measurement as an
example.
By combining graphical and numeric
overview menus, the user can select the
optimal view when the ¸CMU200 is
in manual mode.
The menu structure of the ¸CMU200
is very flat and uses context-sensitive se-
lection, entry and configuration pop-up
menus.
Advanced operational ergonomics have
been incorporated into a highly compact
and lightweight, 4-rack-unit-high pack-
age.
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 Optimized solutions for your production test requirements
Rohde & Schwarz supports ¸CMU200-
based production test solutions through
a comprehensive network of application
­engineering sites. The backbone of this
network consists of the four system in-
tegration centers located in Asia, North
America and Europe.
System integration services
Regional center project teams offer local
system integration, service and support.
A team of experts is ready to provide
turnkey solutions, including test case
programming. Custom-tailored project
solutions and site process optimization
are major aspects of our services.
Time to market
The key to commercial success is the
time required to get a new product to
market in large numbers. The crucial
point is the fast transition from prod-
uct development to mass production.
The Cellular Phone Production Test
Platform ¸TS7180 featuring the
¸CMU200 meets this challenge.
¸TS7180 description in brief
The ¸TS7180 test platform can test
two mobile phones simultaneously. It
essentially consists of two Radio Com-
munication Testers ¸CMU200, two
­Dual-Channel Analyzers/Power Supplies
¸NGM02, two Shielded RF Test Fix-
tures ¸TS7110 for holding the DUT,
and an industrial PC. The modular RF
Test Fixture ¸TS7110 can be expand-
ed from a bed-of-nails PCB test fixture
up to a fully configured test fixture for
final testing, including an antenna for RF
tests, a loudspeaker and microphone for
acoustic tests, a camera for LC display
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tests, a test pattern for the camera of
the DUT, and pneumatic fingers for key-
pad tests.
The Shielded RF Test Fixture ¸TS 7110
for mobile phones can be adjusted by
means of swap kits to accommodate sev-
eral types of DUTs. It can be used for the
following tests:
◆◆ RF (antenna)
◆◆ Audio
◆◆ LC display
◆◆ DUT camera and keypad and other
DUT interfaces
The Shielded RF Test Fixture ¸TS 7110.
Sequence editor
The ¸TS 7180 supports common mo-
bile radio standards such as GSM, GPRS,
CDMA2000® and WCDMA by means of
ready-to-run test sequences supplied
with the platform. The test sequences
can be extended and modified by means
of a flexible sequence editor.
The software can thus simultaneously
use the resources of the parallel equip-
ment to maximize speed in highly auto-
mated production. We can offer optimal-
ly configured test systems customized to
your production environment.
Test executive and generic test
software library features
The parallel hardware is fully supported
by TestStand, the industry-wide test ex-
ecutive from National Instruments. A
­user-friendly connection to the available
device drivers has been created to pro-
vide faster use of the test executive. This
connection is established by the generic
test software library (GTSL). At the same
time, the toolkit concept provides ready-
to-run test cases, which can be custom-
ized by the user as required.
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 ¸TS 7180/7110 features in brief

◆◆ High throughput by parallel testing of

mobile phones
◆◆ One system for functional board test,
phone calibration and final test
◆◆ One system for all major mobile phone
standards
◆◆ Easy expansion to 3rd generation tech-
nologies
◆◆ Ready-to-run Rohde & Schwarz GTSL test
library for immediate use or customization
◆◆ Modular and versatile hardware/software
platform
◆◆ Reduced costs due to generic concept
¸TS7180: ◆◆ Swap kit
­example of a
two-channel
system with one For detailed information, see separate data
¸TS7110 sheets:
fixture.
¸TS 7110 (PD 0757.7723)
¸TS 7180 (PD 0757.7469)
Software concept in brief

◆◆ Software platform based on ◆◆ Transparent and open library can be

­LabWindows/CVI and TestStand expanded by the user
from National Instruments ◆◆ Operator interface (GTOP) and test
◆◆ GTSL includes ready-to-run test ­cases cases can be easily customized
for the standards supported by the ◆◆ Parallel test of multiple mobile
¸CMU200 phones is fully supported
◆◆ Functional test sequences for RF test, ◆◆ GTSL supports multithreading and
calibration, signaling test, audio and instrument sharing if needed
acoustic test of mobile phones are ◆◆ Test development time is reduced by
supported as much as 80 %

Radio Communication Tester 1 Power supply 1

R&S CMU200
Dual-channel
Shielded test chamber 2 final test RF In/Out Audio In/Out battery/charger
Shielded test chamber 1 final test
GPIB #1
Air coupling GPIB #2
RF

Wire coupling Audio

Fixture
control Battery/charger/sense
DUT
USB Industrial PC
DIO
interface GPIB #1
Bottom COM 2
connector DUT control
COM 1 GPIB #2

Level
converter Keypad
USB 2 Mouse
Block diagram Fixture control
Audio Graphics
for a two-channel amplifier USB 1 LAN
configuration of Printer, HD
the ¸TS 7180.

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 Ready for today’s networks …
GSM today
Since its introduction in the early nine-
ties, the GSM system has won accep-
tance and undergone an evolution that
no one could have foreseen.
Currently, the following GSM systems
are deployed in support of numerous ap-
plications worldwide:
◆◆ GSM400
◆◆ GSM850
◆◆ GSM900 including
–– P-GSM (primary GSM)
–– E-GSM (extended GSM)
–– R-GSM (railway GSM)
◆◆ GSM1800 (DCS)
◆◆ GSM1900 (PCS)
Whether the application is in production,
service or development, the flexible con-
cept of the ¸CMU200 can handle
practically all requirements: from basic
RF signal generation, frequency, power
and spectrum analyzer measurements
for the alignment of modules in produc-
tion or development, to full GSM-specific
signaling in any of the above-mentioned
bands, as well as module tests on fre-
quencies anywhere in the range from
10 MHz to 2.7 GHz.
Signaling mode
The ¸CMU200 simulates a GSM
base station RF interface, providing the
signaling flexibility necessary to test the
performance of a mobile phone under
the influence of different signaling pa-
rameters. These parameters are normally
set by the network operator but can be
reproduced by the ¸CMU200 for
test purposes. The instrument supports
the latest fast location update and direct
paging features.
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Reduced signaling synchro-
nized mode
The ¸CMU200 provides the same
functionality as in the signaling mode
but discards any signaling response from
the mobile phone connected. This mode
of operation enables testing of modules
that only have layer 1 capabilities as well
as very fast RF testing in production en-
vironments. It can also skip the location
update procedure in order to save time.
Non-signaling mode
This mode is used to generate a sig-
nal with GSM-specific midambles and
modulation in the entire frequency range
from 10 MHz to 2.7 GHz. The analyzer of-
fers the same flexibility for GSM-specific
transmitter measurements such as
◆◆ Modulation analysis
◆◆ Average and peak burst power
◆◆ Power versus time, power versus slot,
power versus frame
◆◆ Spectrum due to switching/modula-
tion
GSM development
As a tool for GSM development engi-
neers, the ¸CMU200 is an unsur-
passed solution. The RF interface pro-
vides four input and output connectors
offering a wide range of signal levels
for the generation and analysis of RF
signals. Input-only connectors, as well
as combined input/output connectors,
can analyze mobile phones or modules
with a sensitivity down to –80 dBm and
up to +47 dBm for the power meter. RF
­signals can be generated with levels
from –130 dBm up to +13 dBm, depend-
ing on the selected connector.
All measurement tolerances are set by
default in line with the 3GPP TS 51.010
and 3GPP TS 45.005 recommendations but
may be altered to suit individual needs.
Production of mobile phones
Production is a process that calls for cost
effectiveness. The ¸CMU200 con-
cept is optimized for IEC/IEEE bus speed,
measurement accuracy and reproducibil-
ity as well as cost of ownership. Owing
to multitasking capability and parallel
measurements, previously unobtainable
test times can be achieved.
The flexible ¸CMU200 hardware
concept allows the latest DSP technolo-
gies to be used in measurements, e.g.
to speed up transmitter measurements
(spectrum due to switching/modulation)
to the extent that measurements virtu-
ally in realtime are possible.
The ability to process BER data and per-
form transmitter measurements at the
same time allows phase/frequency error,
power versus time and average power
(PCL accuracy) to be measured during
the time-consuming receiver test.
The accuracy and reproducibility ensure
correct and stable measurement results
and thus contribute to the quality and
reliability of the end product.
Speech evolution – AMR and
WB AMR
Maintaining good voice quality even un-
der extremely poor transmission condi-
tions is possible with adaptive multirate
(AMR) voice coding algorithm. The algo-
rithm allows voice quality to be gradu-
ally reduced in favor of improved error
­correction by ­dynamically adapting the
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 The GSM-specific non-signaling test
provides generation and analysis of
RF signals (GMSK or 8PSK modu-
lated) for testing RX/TX modules or
mobile phones in service mode.

For an AMR full-rate or AMR half-

rate link, a rate set of up to four
combinations of voice and channel
codings (codecs) can be s­ elected
from the eight full-rate and the six
half-rate codecs. During a call, it is
possible to switch between the rates
of the rate set.

The overview menu provides fast

comprehensive information on the
mobile phone‘s RF performance;
the hotkeys at the bottom of the
screen provide immediate access to
­specific and detailed GSM measure-
ments.

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 data rate. Interruptions of voice trans-
mission can thus be avoided by allow-
ing a barely perceptible reduction in au-
dio ­quality. The ¸CMU200 provides
all combinations of voice and channel
coding (codecs) for half-/full-rate and
GSMK-/8PSK-modulated signals. For call
setup, a set of four rates (codecs) is se-
lected from the full-rate and the half-rate
codecs. Then additional test parameters
(thresholds) are selected for the mobile
phone. Dynamic switchover between the
selected rates is effected by AMR inband
signaling. In the uplink, the mobile phone
informs the base station about the qual-
ity of the established link and proposes
the optimal rate for the selected rate set
to the base station.
Voice output quality can be improved
significantly by using an even more so-
phisticated solution than the AMR voice
codec described above, the wideband
AMR voice codec (WB-AMR). The
WB‑AMR codec is compatible with a va-
riety of systems, and it operates with an
audio bandwidth of 50 Hz to 7 kHz. With
WCMDA and GSM, the ¸CMU200
supports all data rates specified for
WB‑AMR. WB-AMR is based on the
same principle as traditional AMR, i.e. a
decrease in transmission quality is com-
pensated by reducing the data rate and
increasing the error correction. The AMR
and WB-AMR voice codec tests use the
same operating c­ oncept.
GSM data evolution – 2.5G
The amount of data traffic in GSM net-
works is growing rapidly. Multislot ap-
plications such as HSCSD, GPRS and
the innovative 8PSK modulation scheme
EGPRS are needed to support the in-
crease in data traffic. The ¸CMU200
platform is not only able to handle to-
day‘s standards and systems but is also
designed for the needs of tomorrow.
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The newly designed spectrum application allows the simultaneous measurement of spectra due to
switching and modulation in realtime. Moreover, the user can select a frequency offset (spectral
line) by means of a marker and display it in the time domain. Transient characteristics in spec-
trum-due-to-switching measurements can thus be shown as a function of time.
Multislot lows independent measurements on
any timeslot (TS 0 to 7) and thus cov-
In the future, mobile phones will be able ers the current and future multislot
to use several timeslots simultaneously combinations without restrictions
for data transmission and reception to ◆◆ The ¸CMU200 combines high
further increase the data rate. The si- flexibility with great operating con-
multaneous transmission and reception venience. Based on the multislot ca-
of several timeslots (multislot) is the pability information from the mobile
main technological challenge for circuit- phone, the ¸CMU200 selects the
switched and packet-switched applica- maximum possible number of time-
tions. The following expansions of the slots for a specific application and,
GSM single-slot measurements enable when changing between transmit-
maximum flexibility in development, and, ter and receiver tests, automatically
with reduced measurement times, maxi- adapts the timeslot allocation
mum throughput in production. ◆◆ Power-versus-time measurement
◆◆ Individual levels for all timeslots (graphical display) for up to four time-
used in the downlink (DL). The slots in the uplink (UL). The templates
¸CMU200 generates up to eight of this application are evaluated inde-
timeslots per frame in the downlink; pendently for each timeslot – in line
each timeslot can be assigned a sep- with standards and recommenda-
arate level. The excellent level stabil- tions. Both GMSK- and 8PSK-modu-
ity of the ¸CMU200 generator is lated signals are recognized, and the
not impaired by multislot transmis- templates of the relevant time­slot,
sion using different levels, and allows depending on the modulation scheme
highly accurate receiver sensitivity used, are set in realtime
measurements
◆◆ Transmitter and receiver measure- Multislot measurements are required for
ments are possible on every timeslot HSCSD technologies as well as for GPRS
used. The new multislot concept al- and EGPRS.
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The power-versus-time multislot application can graphically display up to 4 adjacent timeslots,
automatically detect GMSK-/8PSK-modulated signals and normal-/access-burst. It activates the
associated templates in realtime considering timing advanced settings. A new zoom function
­allows full-screen display of up to four slots. Moreover, the user can zoom in anywhere along the
time or power axis.
8PSK modulation – EGPRS
In addition to multislot, a further step
toward increasing the mobile radio
data rate is 8PSK. By using the avail-
able GSM frame structure, the gross
data rate is three times that obtained
with GMSK. Error vector magnitude and
magnitude error have been added to
the range of modulation measurements.
New templates for power-versus-time
measurements ensure compliance with
the specifications, as do the modified
­tolerance for spectrum measurements.
As with all measurements provided by
the ¸CMU200, special attention has
been given to achieving maximum mea-
surement accuracy and speed for EDGE.
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GPRS/EGPRS
With newer, future-oriented m ­ ethods
of packet data transmission, the radio
resources of existing GSM mobile radio
networks can be utilized ­efficiently for
data services. As with circuit-switched
services, GPRS will also use a combi-
nation of several timeslots (multi­slots)
and higher-level modulation in the
form of 8PSK (EGPRS) to increase the
­data rate. The introduction of packet-
oriented transmission and the associ-
ated temporary assignment of radio re-
sources require new test concepts. The
¸CMU200 provides the following
test modes:
3GPP test mode A (GPRS/EGPRS)
In this mode, the mobile phone continu-
ously transmits the associated UL time-
slots. The ¸CMU200 can carry out
all TX multislot measurements available,
such as the power ramp measurement of
up to four adjacent timeslots simultane-
ously, or modulation and spectrum mea-
surements.
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Selecting the coding scheme determines
whether the mobile phone is to transmit
GMSK- or 8PSK-modulated data. With GPRS/
EGPRS, transmission resources are usually
allocated temporarily. The uplink state flag
(USF) transmitted in the downlink informs
the mobile phone that uplink resources have
been allocated for the next block and that
these resources have to be used. Correct de-
coding of the highly protected USF sequence
is an essential prerequisite for the “dynamic
allocation“ and “extended dynamic alloca-
tion“ modes to work properly, and is veri-
fied by the ¸CMU200 by means of the
USF BLER test (test modes A and B). Various
routines, e.g. USF BLER and false USF detec-
tion, are available.
3GPP test mode B (GPRS/EGPRS)
This mode creates a loopback in the ­mobile
phone so that the mobile phone retransmits
data blocks received from the ¸CMU200.
To achieve maximum measurement speed,
the test mode does not employ the back-
ward error correction ­function used in pack-
et data transmission, which enables the
acknowledgement-based (acknowledged/
not acknowledged) retransmission of er-
roneous data blocks. The transmitter and
the receiver are active at the same time.
The mobile phone returns the received data
blocks to the ¸CMU200 unchanged,
comparable to the loopback mode in circuit-
switched operation. The data is looped back
after channel coding, which means that the
mobile phone‘s coder and decoder functions
are tested as well.
In addition to the measurements available
in the 3GPP test mode A, test mode B en-
ables very fast receiver test, bit error ratio
and ­Rohde & Schwarz-proprietary block error
ratio measurements in parallel to transmitter
tests (BER/DBLER)
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3GPP EGPRS symmetrical and
non-symmetrical loopback mode
(EGPRS only)
Unlike in test mode B, the data blocks
are looped back before they undergo
channel coding, i.e. the coders are by-
passed in favor of increased measure-
ment speed. In the symmetrical EGPRS
loopback mode, 8PSK-modulated data
blocks are received in the downlink and
returned unchanged in the uplink. In
the non-symmetrical mode, 8PSK data
blocks are received in the downlink and
returned in the uplink as GMSK-mod-
ulated data spread over the next three
data blocks. Similar to test mode B, the
EGPRS loopback mode allows simulta-
neous transmitter and receiver tests to
be performed at an even higher data
throughput.
3GPP BLER measurements –
acknowledge mode (GPRS/EGPRS)
The BLER measurement mode employs
GPRS/EGPRS backward error correction.
The ¸CMU200 sends data blocks in
allocated timeslots in the downlink. The
mobile phone checks the data blocks for
errors (CRC check) and, instead of re-
turning the data blocks, returns only the
block acknowledgements in the uplink.
The mobile phone transmitter is thus
only temporarily active for sending up-
link acknowledgements, which means
that transmitter measurements are pos-
sible only to a limited extent in the BLER
mode.
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For R&D requirements, the BLER menu
opens up a wide range of options to de-
termine receiver characteristics even
beyond the scope of the 3GPP test sce-
narios. The ¸CMU200 furnishes an
average result over all timeslots used,
as well as the BLER and the actual data
throughput for each timeslot. The down-
link transmitter level can be varied sepa-
rately for each timeslot and is displayed
as an important test parameter together
with the data throughput and the result-
ing BLER. The EGPRS BLER measure-
ment is based on a new retransmission
algorithm referred to as “incremental
­redundancy“.
Incremental redundancy means that
­errored blocks are retransmitted u­ sing
a different puncturing scheme. The
¸CMU200 can cycle through the
puncturing schemes as specified by the
3GPP standard, or start with a specific
puncturing scheme, or use the same
puncturing scheme throughout (incre-
mental redundancy OFF).
Fast production test mode for
test modes A, B and SRB loop
Extremely fast adjustment and testing
of RF parameters during mobile phone
production is ensured by deactivating
the GPRS/EGPRS protocol stack. With-
out using all functions on the higher
protocol layer (RLC/MAC layer), the
¸CMU200 synchronizes the mobile
phone (camping), and the data channel
(PDCH) is then set up directly without
executing the time-consuming routines
of location update and GPRS/EGPRS at-
tach. Any signaling for reconfiguring
the test setup is likewise omitted. The
fast production test mode developed by
Rohde & Schwarz provides test condi-
tions comparable to those defined for
the 3GPP test modes. The ¸CMU200
performs all transmitter and receiver
measurements described by 3GPP, but at
a considerably higher speed.
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 GSM highlights of the
¸CMU200

Benchmark-breaking IEC/IEEE bus speed

due to
◆◆ Optimized processing power and fast
modulation spectrum measurement using
latest DSP generations
◆◆ Statistical BER test based on confidence
evaluation

High flexibility for R&D

◆◆ Assignment on up to 8 UL and DL slots
(TS 0 to 7)
◆◆ TX/RX on any transmit slot
◆◆ Individual level generation on any DL slot
For GPRS/EGPRS, BLER measurements can be performed simultaneously on up to five downlink used
timeslots. The actual data throughput, the BLER and the resulting data rate (RLC/MAC layer) are ◆◆ 3GPP packet data test mode supporting
displayed separately for each timeslot and as an average for all timeslots used. Furthermore an
incremental redundancy performance test is performed, and the channel quality is indicated. modes A, B and SRB loop
◆◆ GPRS/EGPRS TBF reconfiguration during
established link
◆◆ GPRS/EGPRS intra-band handover

GMSK/8PSK measurements
◆◆ Phase/frequency error, EVM, magnitude
error, origin offset, I/Q imbalance GMSK
for I/Q modulator tuning
◆◆ Power versus time
–– On up to 4 UL slots
–– Normal/Access Burst
–– GMSK-/8PSK modulated signals
–– Timing advanced
–– Peak power/average, power versus
frame, power versus slot
◆◆ High-speed ACP measurement (switching
and modulation measurement in parallel)
with additional time domain view
◆◆ Timing error
◆◆ BER/DBLER, RBER/FER, FastBER
BLER@5DL (GPRS/EGPRS)
◆◆ Incremental redundancy support (EGPRS)
In the 8PSK mode, the modulation analysis is subdivided. The error vector magnitude (EMV),
the magnitude error and the phase error can be displayed both numerically as shown above, or ◆◆ Power versus PCL (on 3 or 7 channels)
graphically.

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 WCDMA in the ¸CMU200
The need for higher data rates is the
consequence of an information-oriented
society in the new millennium. The en-
hancement of mobile devices takes this
need into account. Third-generation
wireless communications pose new chal-
lenges. Driven by ideas of the first and
second generation (SIM, global roam-
ing, CDMA t­ echnology, data services),
WCDMA takes all fundamentals to un-
precedented levels and adds new ap-
plication fields as well as application-
tailored data security. Derived from
Asian, American, and European ideas,
3G networks are the mobile solution
for future needs as well as the current
mainstream.
WCDMA FDD functionality
The tests provided by the ¸CMU200
are based on 3GPP/FDD Release 99 and
optional R5/R61) 2) WCDMA radio link
­standards. Regular adaptations to new
­releases and baselines are made as the
standard evolves; thus the ¸CMU200
today supports Release 5 as well as Re-
lease 6. Most of the measurements of-
fered comply with the 3GPP specification
TS  34.121, chapter 5 (­transmitter charac-
teristics), chapter 6 (­receiver characteris-
tics), chapter 7 (performance tests), and
chapter 9 (performance requirements for
HSDPA)1) and chapter 10 (Performance
Requirements for HSUPA)2).
The ¸CMU200 can be equipped
with an FDD transmitter tester, an ad-
ditional FDD generator, and FDD signal-
ing hardware. Depending on the ap-
plication, only the first or the first two
might be needed, allowing T&M budgets
to be optimized. The three units allow
the ¸CMU200 to be configured for
non-signaling TX, TX/RX or signaling TX/
More about the HSDPA capabilities in the following
1)
­section.
2)
More about the HSUPA capabilities in the following
­section.
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RX measurements and functional test-
ing on the UE (user equipment) in line
with the 3GPP specification. Due to the
highly user-friendly menu concept, the
¸CMU200 provides quick access to
all required measurements and ­optimizes
the handling and thus the efficiency of
complex measurement tasks with ap-
propriate status messages and built-in
statistical functions. Different WCDMA/
FDD handover capabilities such as inter-
frequency and inter-band handover are
available in the ¸CMU200 WCDMA
solution. Moreover, handover to other
cellular networks such as GSM, i.e. inter-
RAT handovers – blind or in compressed
mode – are implemented.
Non-signaling mode
The non-signaling mode is for ­generating
and analyzing WCDMA (3GPP/FDD)
signals in the full frequency range
of the ¸CMU200 base unit. The
¸CMU200 provides WCDMA-specif-
ic TX measurements on signals with up
to six DPDCHs such as:
◆◆ ACLR (adjacent channel leakage
power ratio): two measurement
modes, filter (bargraph) and FFT
(cont. spectrum) method; absolute or
relative readout
◆◆ OBW (occupied bandwidth)
◆◆ SEM (spectrum emission mask)
◆◆ CDP (code domain power):
CDP vs all codes, CDP vs DCH chan-
nels, RHO vs all codes, RHO vs DCH
channels; all measurements in relative
or absolute readout, CDP versus time
◆◆ Modulation (for 3GPP or ­general
QPSK): EVM (error vector magnitude),
magnitude error, phase error, fre-
quency error, I/Q offset, I/Q imbalance,
peak code domain error, RHO (wave-
form quality), transmit time error,
I/Q constellation/vector/eye diagram
◆◆ Power: MAX, MIN, OFF (UE test
mode)
◆◆ Power versus slot, inner loop power
◆◆ Phase discontinuity
The non-signaling mode allows tests of
all essential RF parameters of the con-
nected UE, where autoranging for the
received UE signal is also applied. The
measurements are performed in un-
synchronized mode. No call is set up
to evaluate UE performance using this
mode. No 3GPP FDD generator option is
needed. The capability to use different
3G dedicated triggers such as signal-
ing trigger, IF, TPC, frame or slot trigger,
­HSDPCCH etc, together with the flexible
trigger settings such as delay and delay
offset make this an interesting tool for
R & D applications where a protocol stack
is not available.
Reduced signaling
­synchronized mode
This mode requires the 3GPP FDD gener-
ator option to be installed on top of the
transmitter tester. This generator for the
¸CMU200 provides all necessary for-
ward link channels and 3GPP-conform-
ing AWGN and orthogonal noise signals.
16 channels with OCNS can be added
and their power levels changed.
The generated channels and available
functions include the following:
◆◆ P-CPICH/P-SCH/S-SCH/P-CCPCH/­
S-CPICH­/PICH/DPCCH/DPDCH
◆◆ Flexible adjustments of physical pa-
rameters such as power, code, etc
for physical channels, including the
generation of data (pseudo noise se-
quences, and fixed data patterns)
◆◆ TPC profiles (three predefined, one
user-defined setting, seven user-se-
lectable, five definable TPC setups)
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 In the connection folder of the con-
nection control menu, all relevant
¸CMU200 connection set-
tings are displayed together with
the ­reported UE capabilities. The
main control buttons to initiate and
­release different connection types
are located here.

This screenshot shows a typical UE

output power response to the TPC
patterns. The power vs slot mea-
surement can be used with the pat-
terns A through H, a combination
of algorithms 1 and 2, and different
step sizes. Here, pattern F is used.
The inner loop measurement can be
displayed as absolute and relative
graphics or as a numeric power ver-
sus slot table.

In the phase discontinuity measure-

ment, the upper diagram shows the
measured UE power in up to 46 con-
secutive slots corresponding to the
last TPC pattern sent to the UE.
The lower diagram shows the phase
discontinuity in the measured slots.

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 WCDMA in the ¸CMU200
◆◆ OCNS (16 orthogonal channels)
OCNS/Rel. 99 and OCNS/Rel. 5
◆◆ AWGN

The ¸CMU200 generator can also

provide non-channel-coded data on
the physical layer and allow slot for-
mats from 0 through 16 to be selected.
­Synchronization of the UE (but still no
call setup) is mandatory for RX evalu-
ation, synchronized TX measurements,
and additional TX measurements such as
inner-loop power control with TPC com-
mands:

◆◆ TPC stepping measurement

(UE r­ eceives TPC commands from the
¸CMU200 generator)
◆◆ Receiver quality: BER, BLER, and
DBLER (two modes, UE-assisted
evaluation, or RF loopback (realtime
­receiver option needed))
◆◆ Phase discontinuity measurement
Using the ¸SMU200 baseband fad-
ing simulator and the ¸CMU200
with optional IQ/IF interface, conditions
of fading may be simulated and the re-
sults evaluated with the ¸CMU200.
In contrast to RF fading, a baseband fad-
ing scenario makes it possible to main-
tain the extremely high downlink accura-
cy provided by the ¸CMU200 3GPP
FDD generator. In addition, baseband-
faded testing usually comes at a much
lower cost than an RF fading solution.
All fading tests are possible in synchro-
nized or signaling mode. The optional
IQ/IF interface can also be used for base-
band testing when no RF section of the
UE is available in R&D.
The ACLR menu shows all adjacent-channel-related information in graphical as well as in s­ calar
numeric form. Since the ACLR FFT and OBW measurement methods are closely related, results
for occupied bandwidth are displayed simultaneously. The scalar display excluding the center
­channel (0 MHz) may be switched to absolute readout as well.
FDD signaling mode ◆◆ Readout of UE capabilities
◆◆ Authentication and security (integrity)
Signaling tests are tests in an environ- ◆◆ Call setup (MOC, MTC)
ment closer to a true live network. 3GPP ◆◆ Call release (NIR, MIR)
currently specifies eleven different op- ◆◆ Measurements from non-signaling
erating bands for FDD (bands 1 through section
14). All fourteen bands are optionally ◆◆ Open-loop power control (on/off time
supported by the ¸CMU200. mask for RACH preambles)
◆◆ Modulation quality measurements
The measurements offered are largely the during the random access procedure
same as performed in ­synchronized mode. (PRACH preambles)
In signaling mode, the ¸CMU200 ◆◆ Phase discontinuity in line with
simulates one WCDMA base-station RF 3GPP TS  31.121 chapter 5.3.13
interface including the signaling proto- ◆◆ Inner-loop power control (traffic
col so that an FDD UE can be tested with ­power commands, TPC patterns A
regard to various signaling parameters. to H)
All necessary network and Node B (base ◆◆ Test mode/test loop activation com-
station) parameters such as control and mand (test loop mode 1, transparent,
data channel configurations can be set. and test loop mode 2 with and with-
In addition to the non-signaling tests, the out uplink CRC)
¸CMU200 provides features such as: ◆◆ BTFD (blind transport format detec-
◆◆ Dynamic setting of signaling tion) with false transmit format detec-
­parameters tion ratio (FDR) and transport format
◆◆ RRC connection setup indicator (UL TFCI)

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 ◆◆ Multicall support (a voice call can be
set up in parallel to a data end-to-end
connection, option CMU-K96 neces-
sary).
Voice AMR 12.2 kbp/s and following
end-to-end combinations:
UL/16 kbp/s DL/16 kbp/s
UL/32 kbp/s DL/64 kbp/s
UL/64 kbp/s DL/64 kbp/s
UL/64 kbp/s DL/384 kbp/s
UL/128 kbp/s DL/128 kbp/s
UL/128 kbp/s DL/384 kbp/s
UL/384 kbp/s DL/384 kbp/s
UL/64 kbp/s HSDPA
UL/384 kbp/s HSDPA

An optional AMR speech codec for

WCDMA that supports the above-listed
data rates is also available. It allows au-
dio measurements to be performed with
the ¸CMU200 audio board (option)
The UE reports for the current and neighbor FDD cell (can be obtained from an existing FDD or on an external audio analyzer, e.g. the
cell on the air, for example) and from a neighbor GSM cell can be requested by activating the ¸UPV.
compressed mode patterns. Four predefined compressed mode patterns can be combined. The
¸CMU200 also provides full flexibility with user-defined patterns as well as all 3GPP defined
compressed mode patterns. The high flexibility of the signaling
stack allows various parameters in the
◆◆ Receiver quality: BER, BLER, and ¸CMU200 MMI to be changed or
DBLER (RF loopback) ◆◆ WB-AMR (optional) at 23.85 kbit/s, different Node B configurations to be
◆◆ Readout of UE measurement reports 23.05 kbit/s, 19.85 kbit/s, 18.25 kbit/s, simulated via remote control.
on current and neighbor cell (UTRA/ 15.85 kbit/s, 14.25 kbit/s,12.65 kbit/s,
GSM) (with activated compressed 8.85 kbit/s, 6.60 kbit/s (codec set A to
mode (CM)) I, M) with selectable audio loopback Quality assurance
◆◆ Several possibilities for handovers: ◆◆ RMC at 12.2 kbit/s, 64 kbit/s,
from WCDMA to GSM (blind and 144 kbit/s, 384 kbit/s Due to its high measurement repeat-
compressed mode), and back from ◆◆ Asymetric RMC at ability and accuracy, the ¸CMU200
GSM to WCDMA (blind handover), UL/144 kbit/s DL/64 kbit/s is the right choice to help ensure a con-
­including neighbor cell measurement UL/384 kbit/s DL/64 kbit/s sistently high level of quality. WCDMA-
UL/384 kbit/s DL/144 kbit/s ­specific measurements such as BER/
The measurements can be performed ◆◆ BTFD (blind transport format detection) BLER and EVM, plus the full implemen-
on different radio access bearers (RAB) ◆◆ 12.2 kbit/s RMC in combination with tation of complementary (i.e. ACLR
such as: HSDPA and HSUPA (optional) and OBW) measurements provide an
◆◆ Video call in loopback mode at ­excellent test platform for high-quality
◆◆ SRB at 1.7 kbit/s, 2.5 kbit/s, 64 kbit/s fixed data rate in UL, DL products. Unrivaled AF/audio and RF/
3.4 kbit/s, 13.6 kbit/s ◆◆ Packet-switched connection at fading performance allows test setups at
◆◆ AMR at 12.2 kbit/s, 10.2 kbit/s, fixed data rate of UL/64 kbit/s and a low price, with compact size and high
7.95 kbit/s, 7.4 kbit/s, 6.7 kbit/s, DL/384 kbit/s or 64 kbit/s UL and DL, test depth.
5.9 kbit/s, 5.15 kbit/s, 4.75 kbit/s or 384 kbit/s UL and DL, 64 kbit/s
(­codec set A to H, M) with selectable and 384 kbit/s in combination with
audio loopback HSDPA and HSUPA (optional)

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 WCDMA in the ¸CMU200
WCDMA development
The well-structured, user-friendly menu
design and the clear-cut screen layout
provide quick access to all features and
ensures trouble-free monitoring of the
device under test (DUT). The tester can
be switched between 3GPP and g­ eneral
QPSK modes to increase the usability
with DUTs under development. For anal-
ysis of the signaling messages between
the UE and the ¸CMU200, an op-
tional message analyzer is available.
Production of mobile phones
The production of mobile phones re-
quires time-efficient and cost-effective
measurements that simultaneously en-
sure both high throughput and high
yield. Owing to market-leading accuracy
and the unique IEC/IEEE bus concept of
the ¸CMU200, these two goals can
be easily achieved in production environ-
ments.
Repair applications (manufac-
turing and service centers)
With its outstanding versatility, the
¸CMU200 is also a suitable tool
for mobile phone troubleshooting. Four
configurable RF ports and a built-in RF
connector switch matrix (standard unit)
are provided to enable flexible signal
­level ranges and switching. Since each
¸CMU200 measurement menu al-
lows an independent setting for the
input and output ports, a phone ­fixture
and spectrum analyzer probe can
­remain permanently connected to the
¸CMU200.

After the software has been ported to the mobile phone, users often want to record p­ rotocols to optimize internal processes or to perform an error analy-
sis that may be necessary. The ¸CMU-Z46 message analyzer and recorder option allows all universal t­ errestrial ­radio access network (UTRAN) proto-
col layers to be recorded, which can then be used for more detailed analysis. When installed on an external PC and communicated to the ¸CMU200
via an Ethernet connection, this powerful tool permits in-depth analyses, including transport l­ayer analyses.

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This measurement shows the receiver sensitivity measurement on a UE at –110 dBm P-CPICH in
test-loop mode 2. In addition to the minimum DL power condition, the compressed mode can be
selected to see if the same sensitivity is maintained with compressed mode. The ¸CMU200
also provides a ”lost transport blocks” counter for easier troubleshooting.
Switching standards
Fast switching between 3GPP FDD and
any of the other numerous standards
supported by the ¸CMU200 is a
standard feature of the instrument and
can be achieved by simply pressing a
button.
Versatile production test layouts are pos-
sible, and true multimode test bays that
utilize the flexibility and throughput of
the ¸CMU200 are no longer a con-
cept of the future.
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Multimode UE applications are possible
using the handover capabilities of the
¸CMU200 such as blind and com-
pressed mode handover to GSM as well
as blind handover or handover including
inter-RAT neighbor cell measurement
from GSM back to WCDMA.
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WCDMA highlights of the
¸CMU200
◆◆ Powerful signaling capabilities available:
MOC, MTC, MIR, NIR, inter-­frequency
handover, inter-band handover, inter-RAT
handover
◆◆ Display of UE capabilities
◆◆ Large selection of radio access bearers
(RABs) with various data rates including
video call in loopback mode and multicall
support (a voice call can be set up in par-
allel to a data end-to-end connection)
◆◆ Up to 384 kbit/s reference measurement
channels (symmetrical and asymmetrical)
◆◆ 3GPP-conforming generation of OCNS
(orthogonal channel noise simulation)
and AWGN
◆◆ Separate and highly accurate level set-
ting for individual DL code channels
◆◆ Simple voice test using AB/echo by
­tester; dedicated audio tests available
(option)
◆◆ ON/OFF time mask for open-loop power
measurements including system ­info
­settings
◆◆ Power versus slot menu for realtime mea-
surement of RMS UE transmit power in
up to 100 consecutive slots
◆◆ 3G dedicated trigger options such as IF
power, signaling, slot, frame, preamble,
PRACH message part, TPC, compressed
mode, and change of TFC trigger
◆◆ External message analyzer for reading
signaling message log files (option)
◆◆ Simple interactive operation in ­manual
MMI
◆◆ Configuration of compressed mode for
neighbor cell reports and dedicated com-
pressed mode measurements in line with
TS 34.121/5.7 (power setting in uplink
compressed mode)
◆◆ Handover and BER/BLER procedures
­during compressed mode
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 WCDMA evolution – high speed downlink packet access
High speed downlink packet
­access (HSDPA)
Fast, high-quality data services are al-
ready possible with WCDMA FDD Rel.
99 (frequency division duplex). As an
extension of this functionality, 3GPP
Rel. 5 (HSDPA) increases the data rate
up to 14 Mbit/s by implementing new
data transfer techniques. The increased
data rate is made possible for two main
reasons: Both communicating entities
(Node B and UE) implement complex
data transfer principles in layer 1, and,
even more important, up to 15 new
physical channels (HS-DSCHs) have
been introduced in the downlink sig-
nal. The ¸CMU200 takes part in this
evolutionary trend by offering the soft-
ware options for HSDPA in the signaling
and non-signaling modes. All you need
to do is install the key codes – no extra
hardware is needed. The only require-
ment for the HSDPA software option is
existing WCDMA functionality in the
¸CMU200.
HSDPA functionality
The HSDPA software options enable
the ¸CMU200 to generate up to
four HS-SCCHs and up to 15 HS‑DSCHs
in the downlink signal. Thus, the
¸CMU200 can handle all HSDPA
categories 1 through 12. Furthermore,
the ¸CMU200 hardware already
supports HSUPA for all UE categories
(1 through 6).3)
3)
More about the HSUPA capabilities in the following
­section.
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Base station
Downlink DPCH
Shared control channel (HS-SCCH) 1
Shared control channel (HS-SCCH) 2
Shared control channel (HS-SCCH) 3
Shared control channel (HS-SCCH) 4
HS-PDSCH (15 channels)
Uplink DPCH
HS-DPCCH
Channel structure of the physical channels with HSDPA.
Configuring the HSDPA channels
The ¸CMU200 downlink signal can
be configured in various ways, depend-
ing on the test purpose. This yields
maximum flexibility. Each of the four
HS‑SCCH can be configured in power
or channelization code, or they can be
disabled. The HS-DSCH can also be
changed with respect to power, chan-
nelization code, and data pattern, and it
can be configured in three ways:
◆◆ In accordance with the fixed refer-
ence channels (H sets). You can select
any of the 6 fixed reference channel
configurations defined by 3GPP that
use QPSK and 16QAM modulation
◆◆ In accordance with the CQI m ­ apping
table. Here, it is possible to use ei-
ther a setting that corresponds to
a fixed CQI value (1 to 30) or auto-
matically change the setting between
the corresponding parameters for a
minimum and maximum CQI value in
every TTI. You can also configure the
¸CMU200 downlink signal in ac-
cordance with the received CQI in the
uplink signal (follow UL CQI mode)
DUT
Modulation /
code assignment
FEC
Data
ACK / NACK,
channel quality
indicator
◆◆ User-defined configuration. Any of
the following parameters can be ad-
justed individually: configuration of
the downlink (HS-DSCH) channels in-
cluding TTI distance, number of HARQ
processes (1 to 8), transport block
size, number of HS-DSCHs, modula-
tion, redundancy versions (0 to 7), etc.
Non-signaling and signaling
mode
Since HSDPA is primarily implemented
in layer 1, interaction can already be
provided between the UE and the tester
in the non-signaling mode. It is e.g. pos-
sible in non-signaling already that the
downlink signals (HS-DSCH) can be con-
figured in accordance with the respons-
es in the uplink signal HS-DPCCH (CQI,
ACKs, and NACKs) (follow UL CQI mode).
All the described functionalities in the
non-signaling mode are also provided
in the signaling mode. This includes the
above configuration and scheduling pos-
sibilities for the HSDPA channels.
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 This screenshot shows the ACK
report menu, which counts the
ACKs, NACKs, and DTXs for a
specific HARQ process or for all
HARQ processes. The throughput is
­calculated from the number of ACKs
and the size of the transport blocks
­transmitted.

The HS-DPCCH logging application

of the receiver quality measure-
ment provides the ACK/NACK mes-
sages and reported CQI values that
the UE returns in a sequence of 120
­consecutive HS-DPCCH subframes
(24 WCDMA frames).

This screenshot shows the reporting

of the CQI and testing for two cases:
whether more than 90 % of the re-
ported CQIs (except DTX) are in the
interval [median CQI – 2, median
CQI + 2], and whether the HSPDSCH
BLER on the median CQI is less than
or greater than 10 %. If the BLER on
the median CQI is < 10 %, the test is
repeated at (median CQI + 2);
otherwise, it is repeated at
(median CQI – 1). The BLER at
(median CQI + 2) must be >10 %,
and the BLER at (median CQI – 1)
must be <10 %. All this is imple-
mented as a “one button press” op-
eration for both cases, the above
described AWGN case, as well as
the also specified fading case.

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 WCDMA evolution – high speed downlink packet access
New required measurements
In Rel. 99, the measurements that are
defined in chapter 5 (transmitter charac-
teristics) of TS 34.121 are performed us-
ing a 12.2 kbit/s reference measurement
channel (RMC). This RMC defines one
code channel on the I branch (DPDCH)
and one code channel on the Q branch
(DPCCH); both are continuously transmit-
ted (except compressed mode cases).
With Rel. 5, there is an additional code
channel for the uplink, the HS‑DPCCH.
This code channel is on the Q branch
in the case of the 12.2 kbit/s RMC and
in the case of a signaling radio bearer
(SRB). This code channel is not continu-
ously transmitted, thus resulting in pow-
er changes that are not due to inner-loop
power control. Furthermore, the HS-DP-
CCH slot boundaries are not ­necessarily
aligned with the slot boundaries of the
DPCH, which means that power tran-
sients may occur within the inner-loop
power control cycle. The following prop-
erties of the HS-DPCCH pose new chal-
lenges for UE transmitter design:
◆◆ The HS-DPCCH channel is switched
on and off as a function of the dy-
namic time scheduling in the down-
link, i.e. it is switched on or off each
time an HSDPA HARQ process is
­active and scheduled
◆◆ The slot boundaries of the channel
are not synchronized with the time-
slot pattern of the other uplink chan-
nels, but may be shifted by n × 256
chips relative to these
Transmitter measurements
The characteristics mentioned above place
new demands on the RF functionality of
DUTs, which in turn calls for an expan-
sion of 3GPP TS 34.121 RF test definitions.
For example, an HS-DPCCH that is out of
tolerance may produce undesired spec-
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The measurement diagram in code domain power measurement shows the DPCCH, the DPDCH,
and the HS-DPCCH. The measurement for the HS-DPCCH is divided into ten bars which represent
the powers of the ten HS-DPCCH symbols in the DPCH slot. Since the power of the HS-DPCCH
changes in line with its content, the timing offset between the HS-DPCCH and the DPCH can be
set to e.g. 50 % alignment. Thus, the power change between two slots transmitting different data
on the HS-DPCCH can be seen in the center of the DPCH slot. In this example, the first five sym-
bols transmit ACKs or NACKs and the next five symbols contain CQIs.
tral components, which may affect results Performance measurements
both in modulation and spectral (ACLR,
SEM) measurements. The power setting In addition to the transmitter charac-
of the UE in limit ranges and transitional teristics, items defined in chapter 9
regions, for example at maximum power, of 3GPP TS 34.121 related to perfor-
must correspond to a defined nominal mance tests are also covered in the
behavior. The ¸CMU200 can perform ¸CMU200.
measurements (modulation, spectrum,
power, etc) using a time-variable HS- In the throughput measurement, the
DPCCH trigger. By means of this trigger, ¸CMU200 provides a receiver sen-
the additional RF component introduced sitivity measurement by counting the
by the HS-DPCCH uplink signal can be in- ACKs, NACKs, and DTXs for a specific
cluded or omitted in measurements. The HARQ process or for all HARQ process-
¸CMU200 also supports ­dedicated es. The throughput is calculated from
HSDPA transmitter measurements such the number of ACKs and the size of the
as HS-DPCCH time mask, EVM&PhD with transport blocks transmitted.
HS‑DPCCH and CDP versus time. More-
over, nominal beta and delta factors can The ¸CMU200 can be configured in
be set on the ¸CMU200 for deter- such a manner that its downlink chan-
mining the code power of each uplink nels (HS-DSCH) correspond to the UE
code channel (DPCCH, DPDCH, and HS- category and to the CQI returned from
DPCCH). the UE (follow UL CQI mode). Depend-
ing on the feedback from the UE (ACKs,
NACKs, or DTXs), the ¸CMU200 can
send a different ­redundancy version of the
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The HSDPA measurement HS-DPCCH power control has been redefined in the 3GPP TS 34.121/5.7A
specification to test the UL power variation due to the transmission of HS-DPCCH in combination with
inner loop power control. The new measurement in the ¸CMU200 allows the measurement of the
resulting power variation on the specified 17 (for ILP algorithm 1) or 14 (for ILP algorithm 2) dedicated
points on the 12 ms cycle. In the screenshot, the measurement for ILP algorithm 2 is shown.
data p­ ackage, repeat the package with
the same redundancy version or continue
with a new package. During this scenario,
several measurements or reports are per-
formed in parallel:
◆◆ Percentage of transmissions that were
transmitted or retransmitted (ACKs
and NACKs) or not answered at all
(discontinuous transmission, DTX)
◆◆ Values are specified for the initial
transmission as well as for the 1st
through 7th redundancy versions
◆◆ Median of the CQI values reported by
the UE
◆◆ Throughput analysis
Furthermore, chapter 9 of 3GPP TS 34.121
defines various tests for checking the re-
porting of CQI under AWGN propagation
conditions or under fading propagation
conditions. These measurements can be
performed in the ¸CMU200 as a “one
button press” operation by means of the
CQI reporting test. In the case of AWGN,
the measurement is performed in two
stages:
In the first stage, the ¸CMU200
checks whether more than 90 % of the
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r­ eported CQIs (except DTX) are in the inter-
val (median CQI – 2, median CQI + 2) and
whether the BLER on HS-PDSCH at medi-
an CQI is greater than or less than 10 %.
If the BLER on the median CQI is < 10 %,
the test is repeated at (median CQI + 2);
otherwise, it is repeated at (median
CQI – 1). The BLER at (median CQI + 2)
must be >10 %, the BLER at (median
CQI – 1) must be <10 %. Similarly, the
CQI detection performance test under
conditions of fading is also implemented
as “one button press” operation in the
¸CMU200. The ¸CMU200 also
provides an additional HS-DPCCH logging
function. This function can be used to track
the HS‑DPCCH in order to verify the re-
sponse to the HARQ process scheduled by
the ¸CMU200. The logged HS‑DPCCH
data may also be compared to logging
data from the UE. The log contains the
ACK/NACK and CQI data for 120 consecu-
tive HS-DPCCH subframes on the MMI and
even more on the remote interface. The log
starts with subframe 0 of the next system
frame or can be triggered to start at a spe-
cific system frame number (SNF).
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HSDPA highlights of the
¸CMU200
◆◆ Generation of up to four HS-SCCHs and
up to 15 HS-DSCHs; configuration of
downlink HS-DSCHs in three different
ways:
–– 3GPP-compliant fixed reference chan-
nels (H sets for QPSK or 16QAM)
–– In accordance with CQI mapping table
(1 to 30)
–– User-defined (providing full flexibility)
◆◆ Force NACK function to test the perfor-
mance of the UE by sending corrupted
blocks in the downlink
◆◆ CQI interaction, in which the
¸CMU200 generates the downlink
signal (HS-DSCH) in accordance with the
received uplink CQI (follow UL CQI)
◆◆ Transmitter measurements by means
of the power, modulation, code domain
power, and spectrum measurements
in the presence of HSDPA (dedicated
HS‑DPCCH trigger) in accordance with
chapter 5 of 3GPP TS 34.121
◆◆ Receiver measurements by counting
ACKs, NACKs, DTXs for a specific HARQ
process or all HARQ processes and data
throughput
◆◆ CQI reporting test and HS-DPCCH log-
ging tool
◆◆ Configuration capabilities for the ­power
offset parameters ∆ACK, ∆NACK, and
∆CQI to control the power of the HS‑DP-
CCH
◆◆ DPCH timing offset between the DPCH
and the HS-DPCCH
◆◆ Code domain power versus time mea-
surement
◆◆ Multiple RAB test mode types:
–– 12.2 kbit/s RMC + HSDPA (with closed
loop mode 1 RLC TM and loop mode 2)
–– 3.4 kbit/s SRB RAB + HSDPA
–– 12.2 kbit/s RMC + HSDPA in line with
3GPP TS 34.108
–– 12.2 kbit/s (+HSDPA) where the
HSDPA part is paged independently as
a PS RAB on top of RMC
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 WCDMA evolution – high-speed uplink packet access
High-speed uplink packet
­access (HSUPA)
Following the increase of downlink data
rates by HSDPA, higher uplink data rates
are now in focus with HSUPA or en-
hanced uplink (EUL). This extension of
WCDMA FDD Rel. 99 is defined in 3GPP
Rel. 6 and increases the uplink data rate
from 384 kbps (WCDMA) to 5.76 Mbps.
To achieve this, data transfer technolo-
gies similar to those in HSDPA are used
in the uplink. This includes up to four
new physical data channels (E-DPDCHs)
and a new physical control channel
(E-DPCCH) in the uplink as well as com-
plex data transfer principles in layer 1
such as the scheduling of the uplink
data rate by means of signaled grant
­values. HSUPA also allows the dynamic
adaptation of the inter-TTI distance,
which means that data blocks can be
sent every 10 ms or, alternatively, every
2 ms.
Once again, the ¸CMU200 is s­ etting
new standards by offering HSUPA for
all UE categories (1 through 6) as a soft-
ware option in the non-­signaling and
signaling modes. All you need to do
is install the keycode – no extra hard-
ware is required. As is already the case
with HSDPA, the only ­requirement
for the HSUPA software option is ex-
isting WCDMA functionality in the
¸CMU200.
HSUPA functionality in non-
­signaling and signaling mode
As in all function groups in the
¸CMU200, HSUPA is implemented
in the non-signaling as well as in the
signaling domain. The focus of HSUPA
non-signaling, which is typically used in
production concepts, is to perform stan-
dard RF measurements such as modula-
tion quality, spectrum, and power, in the
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DUT Base station
AG value
Downlink DPCH
RG value
Absolute grant channel (E-AGCH)
Relative grant channel (E-RGCH)
HARQ indicator channel (E-HICH)
ACK/NACK
1 to 4 E-DPDCH
Data E-DPCCH
E-TFCI, Uplink DPCH
RSN,
happy bit
Channel structure of the physical channels with HSUPA
presence of HSUPA channels. Signaling able patterns are supported for the
provides more variety, and the full flex- E-RGCH content.
ibility of the ¸CMU200 can be used
to configure the downlink channels and Additionally, the HARQ feedback from the
analyze the uplink signal coming from ¸CMU200 to the UE can be set up.
the DUT. This goes beyond the standard The content of the E-HICH can, for exam-
RF measurements and also includes ple, be set such that the ¸CMU200
HSUPA performance tests as speci- decodes the received package and an-
fied in 3GPP TS 34.121 chapter 10. Plus, swers CRC errors with NACK to simulate
throughput measurements on the physi- real-world conditions. Alternatively, pre-
cal layer and on the RLC layer are also defined ACK/NACK/DTX patterns can be
possible with the ¸CMU200. used for the E-HICH feedback.
Configuring the HSUPA channels New required measurements
Various configuration alternatives for Rel. 6 of GPP TS 34.121 describes differ-
the downlink channels are provided ent measurements for HSUPA in chap-
that influence the channel situation on ter 5 (transmitter characteristics) and
the uplink and the resulting uplink data chapter 10 (performance requirements
rate. These channels are the absolute for HSUPA). All these tests are to be
and relative grant channels E-AGCH and carried out in HSPA test mode connec-
E-RGCH. The ¸CMU200 can set up tion that includes both the HSDPA test
different absolute grant patterns of dif- mode and the HSUPA test mode. In the
ferent lengths and with different grant ¸CMU200, various test mode RABs
values which can be user-defined or set are supported. If the RF parameters are
in line with predefined patterns. These also to be shown during a connection
grant values can be sent to the UE con- using real bits, all measurements (chap-
tinuously (absolute grant update) or just ters 5 and 10) are also available under
once. Furthermore, the relative grants end-to-end connections using real user
can be used to vary the E-TFCI that is bits.
used and therefore the UL data rate.
Again, various predefined or user-defin- On the transmitter side, the tests are
standard RF tests such as power and
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 The E-DPCCH logging application
of the receiver quality measure-
ment provides the E-TFCI (transport
­format combination identifier), RSN
(radio sequence number indicating
retransmission or new transmission),
and the happy bit (reveals whether
the UE is happy with the granted
recourse) that the UE returns in a
­sequence of 1000 consecutive TTIs.

By evaluating the UE-reported radio

sequence number (RSN) on the UL
E-DPCCH, the E-HICH detection per-
formance is measured. The UE has
to react as specified in cases where
the DL E-HICH contains all ACKs or
all DTXs. In the ¸CMU200, a
layer 1 throughput measurement
based on the analysis of the uplink
E-TFCIs that are used is also includ-
ed in this measurement screen.

For the E-AGCH detection perfor-

mance measurement, the tester
continuously transmits a defined
sequence of absolute grant values
(AG) in the DL E-AGCH, where the
DUT has to follow the AG settings
with the correct UL E-TFCIs on the
UL E-DPCCH. Since the UL E-TFCI
to be used depends on various ad-
ditional parameters besides the AG
value, the ¸CMU200 calculates
the expected E-TFCIs automatically
based on all relevant settings, which
makes this measurement very easy
to use.

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 WCDMA evolution – high-speed uplink packet access
spectrum measurements (spectrum emis-
sion mask and adjacent leakage ratio)
and code domain measurements (rela-
tive code domain power and code do-
main error) in the presence of the HSUPA
channels. For the performance tests, the
decoding performance of the UE for the
different DL channels under conditions
of fading is tested. These tests and the
required test mode RAB setups are sup-
ported by the ¸CMU200 and will be
expanded over time. At present, no dedi-
cated receiver measurements are speci-
fied for HSUPA.
Furthermore, the test of the physical lay-
er throughput is certainly of interest and
of importance. Also, when real user data
is used for traffic in an end-to-end con-
nection between a client and a server
(e.g. IP-based applications such as FTP
or video streaming), the throughput eval-
uation in the uplink and downlink over
time is of great interest. All of this is also
easily possible on the ¸CMU200.
Transmitter measurements
In HSUPA operation, up to five additional
uplink channels are in place; in test mode
connections, the HSDPA uplink channel
HS-DPCCH with its special characteristics
is also present. This fact calls for addi-
tional measurements on the transmitter
of the mobile phone. Measurements that
check the spectral behavior of the UE are
of special interest. Furthermore, the maxi-
mum output power of the UE once again
needs to be checked against the defined
nominal behavior.
The ¸CMU200 can perform the mea-
surements for the transmitter character-
istics as defined in the 3GPP TS 34.121
RF test specification.
All other standard transmitter mea-
surements on the ¸CMU200, e.g.
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The “code domain error relative” application shows the results of the relative code domain error
(CDE) and of the effective code domain power (ECDP) measurements for all active codes. The test
covers the requirements defined in 3GPP TS 34.121/5.13.2 which request such figures in the
presence of HSPA channels.
modulation or code domain power mea-
surements, take the additional uplink
channels into account as well. The code
domain power measurements in par-
ticular yield valuable additional infor-
mation about the new channels such
as the applied uplink power influenced
by the gain factors for each code chan-
nel. Here, the specification defined two
new code domain power measurements:
item 3GPP TS 34.121/5.2D for checking
the code power accuracy of the different
HSUPA channels relative to the total UE
power, and item 3GPP TS 34.121/13.2B
to check the relative code domain error
based on the projection of the error vec-
tor on the code domain (relative code
domain error). Both measurements are
available in the ¸CMU200.
Performance measurements
In addition to the transmitter charac-
teristics, items defined in chapter 10 of
3GPP TS 34.121 related to HSUPA per-
formance tests are also covered in the
¸CMU200.
In the E-HICH detection performance
measurement, the receive ­characteristics
of the E-DCH HARQ ACK indicator chan-
nel (E-HICH) based on the ­determination
of the missed ACK and false ACK prob-
ability are evaluated as defined in
TS 34.121/10.2.1. By evaluating the UE-
reported radio sequence number (RSN)
on the UL E‑DPCCH, the E-HICH detec-
tion performance is measured correctly
regardless of the DL E‑HICH pattern.
According to the 3GPP specification, the
DL E-HICH has to transmit all ACKs or all
DTXs, but the ¸CMU200 can also be
set to transmit all NACKs or an alternat-
ing pattern as well as a real-world sce-
nario “react on UL CRC”.
In the E-HICH performance measure-
ment, a layer 1 throughput measure-
ment based on the analysis of the up-
link E-­TFCIs that are used is also includ-
ed in the ¸CMU200. This measure-
ment also performs a CRC check of the
received transport blocks to make sure
that only correct UL data is taken into
account for the throughput.
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In the E-AGCH detection performance
measurement, the receive characteris-
tics of the E-DCH absolute grant channel
(E-AGCH) based on the determination of
missed detection probability is evaluated
as defined in TS 34.121/10.4.1. To do this,
the tester has to continuously transmit a
defined sequence of ­absolute grant values
(AG) in the DL E-AGCH, where the DUT
has to follow the AG settings with the cor-
rect UL E-TFCIs on the UL E-DPCCH. The
missed detection probability is evaluated
based on the received E-TFCIs.
In the ¸CMU200, a happy counter
makes sure that only TTIs where the UE is
unhappy are taken into account in order
to make sure that the UE uses the g­ ranted
E-TFCIs. Since the UL E-TFCI to be used
depends on various additional parameters
besides the AG value, the ¸CMU200
calculates the expected E-TFCIs automati-
cally based on all relevant settings, which
makes this measurement very convenient
to use. Moreover, the measurement can
be used as a general UL E-TFCI histogram
and any E-AGCH values can be used. This
also makes it possible to perform mea-
surements such as the TS 34.121/5.2B
maximum output power with HS-DPCCH
and E-DCH, where the UL E-TFCI that is
used is of interest.
In the HSUPA E-RGCH measurement,
the ¸CMU200 transmits a sequence
relative grant values on the E-RGCH
of
CMU200_bro_en_0758-0039-12_v10.indd 27
Full data rate HSPA
throughput evalua-
tion on the RLC layer in
the uplink and down-
link over time is eas-
ily possible on the
¸CMU200 applica-
tion testing solution for
3G when real user data
is used for traffic in an
end-to-end connection
between a client and a
server (e.g. IP-based ap-
plications such as FTP
or video streaming).
and compares the E-TFCI values r­ eceived
from the UE to the expected E-TFCIs
that correspond to the relative grant
sequence sent. The measurement has
been designed for the detection of
E-DCH relative grant channel test de-
scribed in the 3GPP TS 34.121 confor-
mance test specification, section 10.3.
The HSUPA E-RGCH measurement is a
receiver quality application available in
signaling mode. According to the test
specification, the E-RGCH detection
must be tested using alternating
DOWN /UP relative grant values for
each H-ARQ process (“missed UP/DOWN
test”) and using DTX values (“missed
HOLD test”). The ¸CMU200 auto-
matically activates the subtest and cal-
culates the test results depending on
the selected sequence of relative grant
values.
As an additional measurement applica-
tion, the ¸CMU200 makes it ­possible
to log and decode the content of the UL
E-DPCCH in detail over 1000 TTIs. All
transmitted information such as the UL
E-TFCI (transport format combination
identifier) that is used, indicated RSN
(radio sequence number indicating re-
transmission or new transmission), and
the happy bit (reveals whether the UE
is happy with the granted recourse) are
displayed.
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HSUPA highlights of the
¸CMU200
◆◆ Support of all HSUPA categories (1 to 6)
allowing flexible HSUPA configurations
to force devices to send their maximal
throughput in the uplink using random
bits (test mode) or real bits (end-to-end
connections)
–– All combinations of the E-DPDCH from
1xEDPCCH (1xSF64 to 1xSF4)
–– 2xSF4; 2xSF2 to 2xSF2 and 2xSF4 for
max. data transmission
–– 10 ms and 2 ms TTI (transmit time
­interval)
◆◆ Generation of E-AGCH, E-RGCH, and
E‑HCH channel with full flexibility with
regard to grant patterns and feedback
pattern
◆◆ E-HICH interaction, where the
¸CMU200 sends the answer in ac-
cordance with the received uplink signal
(react on UL CRC mode)
◆◆ Transmitter measurements maximum out-
put power, spectrum emission mask, and
ACLR in accordance with chapter 5 of
3GPP TS 34.121
◆◆ Receiver measurements by evaluating
the data throughput based on uplink ­
E-TFCIs used and CRC check on the UL
data
◆◆ E-DPCCH logging capability for in-depth
analysis
◆◆ Performance measurements on E-HICH
and E-AGCH channels to verify UE detec-
tion performance
◆◆ Configuration capabilities for the power
offset parameters ∆E-DPCCH and refer-
ence E-TFCIs to control the power of the
uplink channels
◆◆ Multiple test mode RAB types:
–– 12.2 kbit/s RMC + HSPA (with closed
loop mode 1 RLC TM and loop mode 2)
–– 3.4 kbit/s SRB RAB + HSPA
–– 12.2 kbit/s RMC + HSPA in line with
3GPP TS 34.108
–– 12.2 kbit/s (+HSPA), where the HSPA
part is paged independently as a PS
RAB on top of RMC
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 TDMA in the ¸CMU200
TDMA overview
The broad acceptance of TDMA (IS-136)
is based on its very flexible and power-
ful technology as well as on its compat-
ibility with AMPS, which is widespread.
Derived from analog AMPS, the TDMA
standard is ready for step-by-step evo-
lution to the third generation of mobile
radio technology. This fact shows the
need for a test instrument that is flexible
enough to cover all future needs as well
as the current standards.
For TDMA (IS-136) signaling functionality,
the ¸CMU200 requires the u­ niversal
signaling unit (¸CMU-B21) as well as
the software option ¸CMU-K27 for
the cellular band or ¸CMU-K28 for
the PCS band.
Due to the highly user-friendly menu
concept, the ¸CMU200 provides
quick access to all required measure-
ments, optimizing handling and thus ef-
ficiency.
Signaling mode
The ¸CMU200 simulates a T­ DMA
base-station RF interface including
the signaling protocol so that a mobile
phone can be tested with regard to dif-
ferent signaling parameters. All neces-
sary network and base-station parame-
ters can be set, such as control and traf-
fic channel configuration, neighboring
channels setup, etc. A MAHO report can
also be generated.
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Non-signaling mode
The non-signaling mode is for generat-
ing and analyzing TDMA (IS-136) signals
in the frequency range from 10 MHz to
2.7 GHz. The ¸CMU200 provides
­TDMA-specific measurements such as:
◆◆ Power
◆◆ Modulation
◆◆ Spectrum
◆◆ Power versus time
◆◆ BER
TDMA (IS-136) development
With its superb versatility, the
¸CMU200 is the most suitable tool
for the development of mobile phones.
Four configurable RF connectors are pro-
vided to enable flexible signal generation
and analysis. The power meter can eval-
uate signals in a range from –80 dBm to
+47 dBm, whereas the generator out-
puts signals from –130 dBm to +13 dBm.
The clearly structured and user-friendly
menu together with the clear-cut screen
layout provide quick access to all fea-
tures and ensure trouble-free monitoring
of the device under test.
Quality assurance
Due to its high measurement repeat-
ability and accuracy, the ¸CMU200
is the right choice to ensure a consis-
tently high level of quality in production.
TDMA-specific measurements such as
BER, error vector magnitude (EVM) and
EVM10, where only the first 10 symbols
are taken into account, provide an excel-
lent test platform to ensure the produc-
tion of high-quality devices.
Production of mobile phones
The production of mobile phones re-
quires time-efficient and cost-effective
means that ensure both high throughput
and state-of-the-art accuracy. Owing to
the unique IEC/IEEE bus concept of the
¸CMU200, these two goals can be
easily achieved in production lines. The
intelligent handling of the received GPIB
commands optimizes the measurement
speed for all TDMA-specific measure-
ments. In practice, this will mean signi­
ficantly shorter test time and enhanced
test yield.
Acoustic measurements
The implemented ACELP speech coder
is able to encode and decode real audio
signals and allows the ¸CMU200 to
be used also in real acoustic measure-
ment applications. This is equivalent to
the CDMA2000® and GSM implementa-
tion of the ¸CMU200. The TDMA
speech coder provides analog inputs and
outputs and a connector for an external
handset. It requires the hardware option
¸CMU-B52 and can also be com-
bined with the internal Audio Analyzer/
Generator ¸CMU-B41.
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 The mobile phone reports the re-
ceived signal strength (RSSI) of
the observed channels back to the
¸CMU200 where the R ­ SSI is
displayed in the MAHO report list.
It is possible to configure the neigh-
boring channels in the network
setup. The reported BER can also be
monitored.

The modulation menu allows the

phase error, frequency error and the
error v­ ector magnitude to be mea-
sured. The measurement results are
displayed g­ raphically. A
­ dditional
measurements such as amplitude
droop and timing error are taken as
well and displayed numerically in
the same screen.

In the power menu, the mobile

phone output power of the short
burst or the normal burst is dis-
played. The ¸CMU200 also en-
ables leakage power measurements
which indicate the mobile phone
power output in timeslots not used.

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 Handoffs

Handoffs are part of the IS-136 specifi-

cation. Handoffs between PCS and cel-
lular bands as well as from and to AMPS
are defined and have to be tested. The
¸CMU200 supports IS-136 handoffs
from 800 MHz to 1900 MHz (interband
handoff) and vice versa. Handoffs from
1900 MHz or 800 MHz to AMPS and vice
versa are also possible (intermode hand-
off) with the ¸CMU200.

Switching standards

The flexibility of the ¸CMU200

makes for quick and simple switching
between two different standards. This In the modulation overview menu, error vector magnitude (EVM), phase error and magnitude
is very important for IS-136, which is a ­error are measured simultaneously and displayed in a numeric table. The user can choose either
EVM, where the entire burst is considered, or EVM10, where only the first ten symbols are t­ aken
dual-mode standard containing a digital
into account.
(TDMA) and an analog mode (AMPS).
The handoff between TDMA and AMPS
can be achieved by simply pressing a
button. This results in a very versatile
test concept to improve the flexibility
and throughput of production lines.

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 TDMA highlights of the
¸CMU200

Basic features
◆◆ Call to or from mobile phone
◆◆ Handoff to AMPS
◆◆ Dual-band handoff

Signaling measurements
◆◆ MAHO report
◆◆ Power versus time
–– Short burst
–– Normal burst
◆◆ Modulation
–– Phase error
–– Magnitude error
–– EVM/EVM10
–– Overview of phase/magnitude and
Handoffs from cellular band (800 MHz) to PCS band (1900 MHz) can be tested as well as to and EVM simultaneously
from AMPS. Before handoff to a new network, the parameters for the target network can be set. ◆◆ Spectrum
This results in a large variety of different test scenarios.
–– Adjacent channel power due to switch-
ing or modulation
◆◆ Overview
–– Signaling information

Non-signaling measurements
◆◆ Modulation
◆◆ Spectrum
◆◆ Power versus time
◆◆ BER

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 AMPS in the ¸CMU200
AMPS overview
Analog AMPS (advanced mobile phone
system) is a standard system for ana-
log mobile phone service in the United
States and is also used in other coun-
tries. It is based on the frequency spec-
trum allocation for cellular service estab-
lished by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) in 1970. Introduced by
AT&T in 1983, AMPS became the most
widely deployed cellular system in the
United States.
AMPS options
Although AMPS is a first generation ana-
log standard, a substantial demand for
mobile radio testers covering this stan-
dard will continue to exist in the future.
Especially in the United States, dual-
mode CDMA2000®/AMPS and TDMA/
AMPS phones are very common.
By combining the digital standards with
analog AMPS, the network operators
­offer their customers the advantages of
the digital standards and ensure ­nearly
100 % coverage in North America. As a
consequence, Rohde & Schwarz is offer-
ing analog AMPS in addition to the digi-
tal standards TDMA and CDMA2000®.
These options add analog AMPS func-
tionality to the ¸CMU200 base unit:
AMPS measurements and Transmitter measurements
­features
◆◆ Carrier power
As for other standards, there are two ◆◆ Carrier frequency error
categories of AMPS measurements: ◆◆ SAT frequency error/peak deviation
◆◆ ST frequency error/peak deviation
◆◆ Transmitter tests ◆◆ Modulation noise and distortion
for verifying the transmit part of a ◆◆ Hum and noise
mobile phone ◆◆ Electrical AF response
◆◆ Receiver tests ◆◆ Modulation distortion
for verifying the receive part of a ◆◆ Residual AM
­mobile phone
Receiver measurements
AF level search routine
◆◆ Sensitivity
The AF level search routine in the TX test ◆◆ Hum and noise
menu allows the user to set the desired ◆◆ SINAD
frequency deviation of the mobile phone ◆◆ Distortion
transmitter at a keystroke, the level of ◆◆ AF voltage
the ¸CMU200 modulation generator ◆◆ Electrical AF response
being automatically corrected. ◆◆ Residual AM
◆◆ Audio deviation
Sensitivity search routine
The sensitivity search routine in the RX
test menu automatically searches for the
receiver input level at which a selectable
SINAD of the demodulated signal can
still be attained.
The following lists provide an overview
of the most important tests implemented
in the ¸CMU-K29 option.

◆◆ ¸CMU-B21 (universal signaling

unit)
◆◆ ¸CMU-B41 (audio generator/­
analyzer)
◆◆ ¸CMU-K29 (AMPS test software)

The hardware options ¸CMU-B21

and ¸CMU-B41 are suitable for
­other standards as well.

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TX AF response measurement: the pre-emphasis characteristic of the mobile phone transmitter is
verified by a single-shot measurement.
All the filters required for the measure-
ments are of course preconfigured in line
with specifications, but their settings can
be modified for individual measurements.
The RX and TX electrical AF response
measurements in AMPS are usually de-
fined as frequency sweep versus AF
range. The ¸CMU200 offers a much
faster and more modern alternative.
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AMPS highlights of the
¸CMU200
Benefits of base unit
◆◆ Platform supporting CDMA2000®, TDMA
and AMPS in one box
◆◆ Wide frequency range allowing
­dual-mode/dual-band testing required for
­CDMA2000® and TDMA
◆◆ See base unit section
AMPS features
◆◆ Powerful signaling capabilities
◆◆ Base station simulation
◆◆ Mobile or base station originated call
connect/disconnect
◆◆ Short measurement time ensuring high
throughput
◆◆ Combined measurements
◆◆ Benchmark-breaking IEC/IEEE bus speed
◆◆ Simple interactive operation, standard-
ized MMI
◆◆ No specialized network knowledge re-
quired
Using the TX and RX AF response menus ◆◆ Various handoffs from CDMA2000®/­
of the ¸CMU200, the AF response TDMA and to TDMA supported
is measured simultaneously at 20 test
points with user-programmable level
and frequency and then checked against
specified tolerances (see screenshot
above).
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CDMA2000 1x CDMA2000® 1xRTT in the ¸CMU200
CDMA2000 1xRTT overview
CDMA2000 1xRTT is member of the
­CDMA2000 family of standards.
­CDMA2000 1xRTT (CDMA2000 1x) was
recognized by the International Tele-
communications Union (ITU) as an IMT-
2000 standard in November 1999, and
with the start of commercialization in
October 2000 it was the first IMT-2000
­technology deployed worldwide.
CDMA2000 1x benefited from the exten-
sive experience acquired through several
years of operation of cdmaOne systems.
CDMA2000 1x handsets are backwards
compatible with cdmaOne systems.
The designation “1xRTT” (1x Radio
Transmission Technology) is used to
identify the version of CDMA2000 r­ adio
technology that operates in a single
1.25 MHz radio channel. 1xRTT almost
doubles voice capacity over IS-95 net-
works. Although capable of higher data
rates, most deployments have limited
the peak data rate to 153 kbit/s.
CDMA2000 1x networks are not only
widely used in North and South America
as well as in Asia, but CDMA2000 1x is
also becoming increasingly important
in Northern and Eastern Europe in the
450 MHz band. More than 280 operators
worldwide have selected CDMA2000,
and there are over 550 million sub-
scribers using CDMA2000 (1xRTT and
1xEV‑DO).
CDMA2000 1x operates worldwide in
different frequency bands. Presently,
the standard defines 18 different band
classes, all of which are covered by the
¸CMU200. Additional band classes
can be integrated easily as the market
evolves.
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CDMA2000 1x functionality
Implementation of the CDMA2000 1x
standard in the ¸CMU200 is currently
based on TIA/EIA-2000 Rev. 0; the tests
provided by the ¸CMU200 are cur-
rently based on TIA/EIA-IS-98‑F. Regular
adaptations to new releases will be made
available as the market ­requires. The mea-
surement concept in the ¸CMU200 is
based on ProbeDSP™ technology, which
permits high-speed measurements. The
emphasis is on fast measurements and
clear and concise representation.
Like all mobile radio networks s­ upported
by the ¸CMU200, there is a distinc-
tion between signaling and non-signaling
mode. All major network, base station,
and link parameters are clearly organized
and configurable. The implementation of
CDMA2000 1x in the ¸CMU200 takes
into account all important features of the
standard.
For instance, the ¸CMU200 supports
the quick paging channel (QPCH) which is
used to extend battery lifetime. In addition
to the normal configuration, it is possible
to define in the test setup whether or not
the QPCH addresses the DUT. This ensures
that the mobile phone observes the QPCH
instead of the normal pilot channel. Above
all the configuration change indicator (CCI)
bits can be set to enable or disable.
CDMA2000 1x forward power control en-
ables the mobile station to control the
output power of the base station in the
dedicated channels. Measurements in the
¸CMU200 allow a comprehensive
function check of this CDMA2000 1x fea-
ture. The ¸CMU200 supports also new
features of the standard such as MEID em-
ulation or the call configuration and setup
in service option 68, i.e. a voice call based
on the EVRC-B speech codec.
Signaling mode
In signaling mode, all major param-
eters of a mobile phone can be checked
with a connection established. The
¸CMU200 simulates a CDMA base
station, allowing the mobile phone to be
tested as in a real network. The signal-
ing mode is not only needed in produc-
tion (e.g. final test) but also in service
and development.
The ¸CMU200 provides a large set
of different connection types (service
­options), making the tester ideal for both
R&D and production purposes.
The following service options are currently
supported:
◆◆ Test loop service options: SO 2, SO 9,
SO 55
◆◆ Speech service options: SO 1, SO 3,
SO 17, SO 68, SO 0x8000
◆◆ Test data service option: SO 32
◆◆ IP end-to-end data connection: SO 33
◆◆ Short message service (SMS): SO 6,
SO 14
The range of functions is as follows:
◆◆ Power measurements
–– Minimum/maximum output power
–– High-speed narrowband power
–– Gated output power
–– Open-loop time response
–– Access probe power
–– Standby power
–– Range tests by using user-configu-
rable power control bit ­patterns
◆◆ Modulation (both RC1/2 and RC3/4)
–– Error vector magnitude (EVM),
magnitude error, phase error,
waveform quality, carrier feed-
through, frequency error
◆◆ I/Q analyzer
–– Eye diagram, constellation/vector
diagram
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(¸CMU-B87 option) captures, interprets, and
displays the CDMA2000 1x forward and reverse
link messages between an ¸CMU200 and a
mobile station. For SO 33 calls, it also displays
the PPP forward and reverse link messages
(LCP, IPCP, PAP, CHAP protocols) differentiated
in terms of colors.

Typical test setup for mobile IP link with mobile

station and reference to home agent and foreign Web server, Virtual
agent. mail server, etc access point
of mobile node

Home
network
Cable Home agent
connections
IP tunnel
Internet
Data from/to
mobile station

Foreign
network

Mobile node R&S®CMU200

(mobile station) (base station) Foreign agent

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CDMA2000 1x CDMA2000® 1xRTT in the ¸CMU200
◆◆ Code domain power
–– Code domain power
–– Code domain error power
–– Channel power
–– Reverse pilot channel to code
channel time/phase tolerance
◆◆ Spectrum
–– Adjacent channel power (ACP)
measurements at four different
user-definable frequencies in a
±2 MHz range
◆◆ Receiver quality measurements
–– Frame error ratio (FER) on FCH,
SCH0
–– Dynamic range, sensitivity, and
other user-selectable test environ-
ments
–– Forward power control measure-
ment
◆◆ Handoffs
–– Implicit handoffs (RF channel,
Walsh code, PN offset, frame
­offset)
–– Inter-band handoff
–– Handoff to AMPS
Non-signaling mode
The module test – without complete call
setup – allows process verification and
calibration of the DUT’s receiver and trans-
mitter. For this purpose, measurements in
non-signaling mode are performed.
In the non-signaling mode the
¸CMU200 provides CDMA-specific
measurements and incorporates a signal
generator that delivers CDMA-specific
signals with pilot, sync, paging, and traf-
fic channels. All major parameters can
be configured, e.g. the relative levels of
the individual code channels or the pow-
er control bits. In addition, the long code
mask can be controlled and the sync
channel content adjusted. The transmit-
ter and receiver of the ¸CMU200
can be set independently of each other
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and of the frequency bands, which al-
lows analysis of intermediate frequen-
cies, for example.
The range of functions is as follows:
◆◆ Power measurements
–– High-speed narrowband power
◆◆ Modulation (both RC1/2 and RC3/4)
–– Error vector magnitude (EVM),
magnitude error, phase error,
waveform quality, carrier feed-
through, frequency error
◆◆ I/Q analyzer
–– Eye diagram, constellation/vector
diagram
◆◆ Code domain power
–– Code domain power
–– Code domain error power
–– Channel power
–– Reverse pilot channel to code
channel time/phase tolerance
◆◆ Spectrum
–– Adjacent channel power (ACP)
measurements at four different
­user-definable frequencies in a
±2 MHz range
◆◆ Power versus frame
◆◆ ¸Smart Alignment
CDMA2000 1x development
The well-structured, user-friendly menu
design and the clear-cut screen layout
provide quick access to all features and
ensure trouble-free monitoring of the
device under test (DUT).
Using the ¸AMU200A baseband
fading simulator and the ¸CMU200
with optional I/Q IF interface, fading
conditions may be simulated and the re-
sults evaluated with the ¸CMU200.
In contrast to RF fading, a baseband fad-
ing system makes it possible to maintain
the high accuracy of the CDMA2000 1x
signal in the forward link provided by the
¸CMU200. Furthermore, baseband-
faded testing usually comes at a much
lower cost than an RF fading solution.
In addition to testing various RF para­
meters, the ¸CMU200 allows the
verification of the acoustic quality of a
CDMA2000 1x phone. The decisive factor
for the acoustic quality of a mobile phone
is the audio signal. For quality verifica-
tion purposes, a speech coder is required
in the radiocommunication tester. The
analog signals from the mobile phone’s
microphone are converted into digital sig-
nals, which are transmitted after channel
coding. A speech decoder is then needed
to convert this digital data received by
the radiocommunication tester into audio
signals. The ¸CMU200 also supports,
simultaneously, the conversion of audio
signals input via the front panel (or inter-
nal audio generators) into the compressed
digital data that are required to test the
speaker in the mobile station.
The ¸CMU200 currently supports
the 8k speech coder (TIA/EIA-96-B), the
8k enhanced speech coder (TIA/EIA-127,
enhanced variable rate codec EVRC), i.e.
service options 1 and 3, as well as the
13k speech coder (TIA/EIA-733), i.e. ser-
vice option 17, and the EVRC-B speech
coder service option 68. In combination
with an external audio analyzer such as
the ¸UPV, high-precision acoustic
measurements on CDMA2000 1x mobile
phones can be performed, e.g. in line
with the TIA/EIA-1042 standard.
For analysis of the signaling m
­ essages be-
tween the mobile and the ¸CMU200,
an optional message monitor is avail-
able. This is an extremely helpful tool for
analyzing and verifying the correct imple-
mentation of the protocol stack. For SO
33 connections, it also displays the PPP
forward and reverse link messages (LCP,
IPCP, PAP, CHAP protocols).
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surement for mobile phones in CDMA2000 1x.
Since several code channels are transmitted
simultaneously in the reverse link, it must be
checked whether the power distribution of the
different channels complies with the test speci-
fication (TIA/EIA-IS-98-F).

The channel power measurement displays the

energy transmitted by the physical channels in
the reverse link, separated into I and Q signals.

Within a TDSO (SO 32) connection, the frame

error ratio (FER) on the fundamental channel
(FCH) as well as on the supplemental channel
SCH0 can be evaluated.

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CDMA2000 1x CDMA2000® 1xRTT in the ¸CMU200
In 3G networks, data links based on the
Internet protocol (IP) play a more and
more significant role. This calls for new
test procedures designed to verify the
functionality of IP-based links.
Numerous test scenarios are conceivable,
including data rate measurements under
ideal RF conditions, as well as with fading
or during handoff, and various applica-
tion tests (e.g. access to mail servers, web
meetings, etc). In the past, such tests
required access to a real network. Now,
these tests can be performed without
a network by using the ¸CMU200,
which offers a wide range of configura-
tion options for data connections (based
on service option 33).
The ¸CMU200 allows different test
setups to be implemented for different
application scenarios. In the simplest
case, the ¸CMU200 can be operated
in standalone mode (including mobile
IP) to perform data rate measurements
on the mobile phone under test. For this
purpose, the tester incorporates an inter-
nal FTP server that allows test files to be
exchanged.
By using a more complex test setup in-
cluding an external home agent and for-
eign agent, mobile IP links to points such
as a web server or a mail server can be
set up, enabling to test complex applica-
tions.
Using a setup of two ¸CMU200, it
is possible to verify hybrid mode sce-
narios of a mobile phone in a combined
­CDMA2000 1x and 1xEV-DO environ-
ment.
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Production of mobile phones
The production of mobile phones re-
quires time-efficient and cost-effective
measures that simultaneously ensure
both high throughput and high yield.
Owing to market-leading accuracy and
to the unique IEC/IEEE bus concept of
the ¸CMU200, these two goals can
be easily achieved in production envi-
ronments. The ¸CMU200 provides
optimized high-speed measurements for
the calibration of the transmitter and the
receiver of a mobile phone.
◆◆ Power versus frame
is a realtime measurement that was
primarily designed for fast and ac-
curate evaluation of defined power
steps of a transmitter over a wide
­dynamic range.
◆◆ ¸Smart Alignment
(¸CMU-K47 option) has been
designed for fast mobile transmitter
and receiver adjustments (TX and RX
calibrations) over a wide range of RF
channels and power levels. To en-
able parallel mobile transmitter and
receiver tests, the ¸CMU200 can
simultaneously change its generator
and analyzer settings after equal time
periods.
Repair applications (manufac-
turing and service centers)
With its outstanding versatility, the
¸CMU200 is also a suitable tool
for mobile phone troubleshooting. Four
configurable RF ports and a built-in RF
connector switch matrix (standard unit)
are provided to enable flexible signal lev-
el ranges and switching.
Switching standards
Fast switching between ­CDMA2000 1xRTT
and 1xEV-DO or any of the other nu-
merous standards supported by the
¸CMU200 is a standard feature of the
instrument and can be achieved by simply
pressing a button.
Versatile production test layouts are pos-
sible, and true multimode test bays that
utilize the flexibility and throughput of
the ¸CMU200 are no longer a con-
cept of the future.
¸CMU200 CDMA2000 1x
­options
The following options are available for
CDMA2000 1x:
◆◆ ¸CMU-B83: CDMA2000 1x
­signaling unit
◆◆ ¸CMU-K83: CDMA2000 1x
­software for the 450 MHz bands
◆◆ ¸CMU-K84: CDMA2000 1x
­software for cellular bands
◆◆ ¸CMU-K85: CDMA2000 1x
­software for PCS bands
◆◆ ¸CMU-K86: CDMA2000 1x
­software for IMT-2000 bands
◆◆ ¸CMU-K87: CDMA2000 1x ­packet
data application testing software
◆◆ ¸CMU-K47: ¸Smart Align-
ment
◆◆ ¸CMU-B85: 8k QCELP, 8k EVRC,
13k QCELP, EVRC-B speech coder
◆◆ ¸CMU-B87: interface for
­CDMA2000 1x data testing incl.
layer 3 message monitor software
◆◆ ¸CMU-U80: low jitter trig-
ger output connector (for A-GPS
­applications)
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the ¸CMU200

◆◆ Support of currently 18 different band

classes
◆◆ CDMA2000 1x speech codes for ­
high-precision acoustic measurements
◆◆ Multiple connection types to cover most
important test requirements in R & D, pro-
duction, and high-level service labs
◆◆ Extremely fast measurements
◆◆ Extensive non-signaling for high-speed
­innovative production test needs
◆◆ Parallel RX/TX measurements ensuring
high throughput in production environ-
ments
◆◆ Comprehensive signaling mode
functionalities
◆◆ CDMA2000 1x/1xEV-DO hybrid mode
­scenarios with two ¸CMU200
◆◆ Single-box mobile IP emulation
Modulation measurements allow users to check the MS transmitter. Parameters such as EVM, ◆◆ IP mobility support
phase error, and frequency error are displayed graphically. ◆◆ Measurements under fading conditions
supported (baseband fading; requires the
¸CMU-B17 option plus a fading gen-
erator such as the ¸AMU200A)
◆◆ Quick paging channel and CCI bits can be
individually set and enabled or disabled
◆◆ Fast switching between wireless appli-
cations as a basic functionality without
shutdown and reboot
The universal hardware and software
concept of the ¸CMU200 repre-
sents the optimum solution for the
development and challenges of the
­CDMA2000 1x standard over the next
few years.

CDMA2000® is a registered trademark of the Telecommuni-

cations Industry Association (TIA – USA).

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 CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO in the ¸CMU200
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (TIA/EIA-856-A), of-
ficially recognized by the ITU as an
IMT-2000 3G standard, is the latest step
in CDMA2000 evolution.

CDMA2000 1xEV-DO has been devel-

oped in order to make full use of the
advantages of an all-IP network; the air
interface has been optimized for data
transmission.

The 1xEV-DO access terminals being sold

are nearly all multimode devices, sup-
porting both the existing CDMA2000
1xRTT standard and the new technology.

Unlike CDMA2000 1xRTT, 1xEV-DO uses

a time division multiple access method.
The spectral characteristics have not
changed with respect to CDMA2000
1xRTT, which enables in-band migration.
The protocol stack, however, is com-
pletely different from that of CDMA2000
1xRTT.
This makes the upgrade path very at-
tractive for network operators, since
the measures necessary to modify the
radio access network (RAN) are more or
less reduced to exchanging a channel
card. Network operators, therefore, are
installing hybrid mobile radio networks
that support both CDMA2000 1xRTT and
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, which allows them
to optimize the capacity for voice con-
nections while at the same time offering
modern, profitable data services.
The initial Release 0 standard provides
data rates up to 2.4 Mbit/s in the for-
ward link and up to 153.7 kbit/s in the
reverse link. Revision A of the stan-
dard, now being deployed in numerous
networks around the world, provides a
maximum data rate of 3.1 Mbit/s in the
forward link and 1.8 Mbit/s in the re-
verse link.
The structure of the 1xEV-DO protocol stack is mapped onto an advanced menu structure for use
by R&D and production engineers.
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Revision A (TIA-
856-A) is the first stage in a series of
planned upgrades of the 1xEV-DO stan-
dard.
1xEV-DO Rev. A introduces enhance-
ments to support quality of service (QoS).
These enhancements support latency-
sensitive and bandwidth-intensive ap-
plications such as enhanced push-to-
talk, multiplayer gaming, laptop-based
video conferencing, voice over internet
protocol (VoIP) and instant multimedia
messaging (IMM). These enhancements
along with the increased data rates al-
low operators to provide integrated
voice, data and video services.
The faster data rates, particularly on the
reverse link, will benefit users who need
to send large files such as photos or vid-
eo over their wireless connection.
The main differences between 1xEV-DO
Release 0 and Revision A are the fol-
lowing:
◆◆ Improvements to reverse link (re-
garding peak data rate and sector
throughput)
◆◆ Improved QoS mechanisms
◆◆ Expanded broadcast/multicast
­applications
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO function-
ality
The tests provided by the ¸CMU200
are based on the TIA-866-A minimum
performance requirements specification
for access terminals (AT).
The ¸CMU200 simulates a
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO base station RF in-
terface, providing the signaling flexibility
necessary to test the performance of a
mobile phone under the influence of dif-
ferent signaling parameters. These pa-
rameters are normally configured by the
network operator but can also be set by
the ¸CMU200 for test purposes.

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The Statistic Overview display of the Receiver Quality application, showing the DUT’s received
packet errors during a RETAP connection. The achieved throughput (net rate) is calculated and
displayed as Forward Link Performance.
Due to its user-friendly menu concept,
the ¸CMU200 provides quick access
to all required measurements and opti-
mizes the handling and thus the efficien-
cy of complex measurement tests with
appropriate status messages and built-in
statistic functions.
The 1xEV-DO option provides extensive
testing capabilities both in test mode
and in a real-world emulation. Specifi-
cally, the ¸CMU200 supports FTAP/
FETAP as well as RTAP/RETAP and also
provides end-to-end data testing func-
tionality in a single-box solution. The
support of the default packet application
(DPA) allows the ¸CMU200 to be
operated as a host for an IP connection.
If the ¸CMU-B87 option is installed,
the end-to-end data capabilities are
greatly enhanced by allowing a connec-
tion to an external network and its serv-
ers. Mobile IP support and IP throughput
statistics are provided by the ¸CMU-
K87 option.
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The 1xEV-DO option supports the full
range of data rates and packet sizes avail-
able with CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev.A, i.e.
forward link rates up to 3.1 Mbit/s, re-
verse link rates up to 1.8 Mbit/s. FETAP/
RETAP testing as well as data testing is
supported at all rates.
In addition to FTAP/FETAP and RTAP/­
RETAP, the ¸CMU200 provides true
dynamic network performance using de-
fault packet application support for real-
world throughput analysis and network
emulation.
In conjunction with a baseband fading
simulator from Rohde & Schwarz, more
accurate and cost-effective solutions
can be implemented than by using an
RF fader.
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CDMA2000 1xEV-DO signaling
measurements
Designed for use with the ¸CMU200
platform, it ensures accuracy, efficient test,
times and repeatability in 1xEV-DO test.
Using forward (enhanced) test application
protocol (FETAP/FTAP) and reverse (en-
hanced) test application protocol (RETAP/
RTAP) applications and the ¸CMU200,
the quality of the receiver and the transmit-
ter of a DUT can be tested as defined by the
TIA-866-A minimum performance require-
ments standard.
With an FETAP connection, the quality of
a DUT receiver is determined up to a maxi-
mum data rate of 3.1 Mbit/s. In this mea-
surement, the DUT returns, via the reverse
link, statistics and counts of received pack-
ets and erroneous packets that provide in-
formation about the connection quality. The
1xEV-DO option of the ¸CMU200 evalu-
ates the information received in various
ways, e.g. by carrying out packet error and
performance measurements to determine
the actual throughput as a function of the
packet size.
With an RETAP connection, the ¸CMU200
determines the quality of the DUT’s transmitter
and modulator. This can be done for data rates
ranging from 9.6 kbit/s up to max. 1.8 Mbit/s.
The DUT can thus be tested not only at a fixed
data rate but also over a range of data rates.
Switching standards
Off-the-shelf fast switching between
­CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, CDMA2000 1xRTT,
HSPA, and any of the other standards sup-
ported by the ¸CMU200 – even first-
generation cellular technology AMPS – is
part of the standard instrument capabilities
and may be achieved by simply pressing a
button.
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 CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO in the ¸CMU200
Versatile production test layouts are pos-
sible, and true multimode test bays that
utilize the flexibility and throughput of
the ¸CMU200 are no longer a con-
cept of the future.

The range of functions is as follows:

Transmitter measurements
◆◆ Narrowband power
◆◆ Modulation
–– Error vector magnitude (EVM),
magnitude error, phase error,
waveform quality, carrier feed-
through, frequency error
◆◆ I/Q analyzer
–– Eye diagram, constellation/vector
diagram
◆◆ Code domain power
–– Code domain power
–– Code domain error power
–– Channel power
◆◆ Adjacent channel power (ACP) mea-
surements at four different user-
definable frequencies in a ±2 MHz
range
Receiver measurements based on test
connections (FTAP/FETAP, RTAP/­
RETAP)
◆◆ Receiver quality
◆◆ AT statistics
–– Statistical overview at a glance
–– Control channel PER in connected
mode
◆◆ Forward/reverse link quality
◆◆ Forward/reverse link performance
The spectrum measurement provides comprehensive adjacent channel power (ACP) measure-
ments at four different user-definable frequencies in a ±2 MHz range.
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO non-sig­
naling test concept
Recent production measurement trends
have been moving away from “call es-
tablished“ based or “signaling“ based
testing toward a “module“ or “non-sig-
naling“ strategy. The main advantage
of this approach is reduced test time in
comparison to full signaling tests. It is
possible to implement vendor-specific
tests/procedures and easier to add new
test scenarios as the device under test
(DUT) matures. In addition, lack of sym-
metry between forward and reverse data
rates in CDMA2000 1xEV-DO makes tra-
ditional loopback testing less effective.
With its optional 1xEV-DO capability,
the ¸CMU200 offers a very flexible,
all-in-one solution including a 1xEV-DO
generator for receiver testing as well as
an extensive list of transmitter measure-
ments for testing CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
access terminals. The test concept is
based on direct control of the DUT with-
out complete signaling by the same com-
puter that controls the ¸CMU200.
The DUT’s non-signaling mode is imple-
mented via the serial diagnostic moni-
tor interface which is already present
in most 1xEV-DO terminal designs. The
non-signaling mode minimizes test con-
figuration and transition time between
tests. Enhanced measurement times and
optimized test sequences are a special
benefit especially in production environ-
ments, yielding higher throughput.
The option ¸CMU-K47 (¸Smart
Alignment) allows the DUT’s transmit-
ter and receiver to be calibrated at once
over the entire frequency and level
range.

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 Test setup: A test system using a
non-signaling test mode is virtu-
Forward link and reverse link (for transmitter measurements)
ally identical to most protocol-
based production test setups. It R&S®CMU 200 with 1xEV-DO generator
consists of a test controller, a
radiocommunications tester with
1xEV-DO option, and the actual de-
vice under test. The primary differ-
ence is that the device under test
operates in the non-signaling mode
while the test sequence is being
performed. DUT
Interface for
DUT control
RF
Reverse link
(PER statistics)

IEC / IEEE bus

Channel filters: Three different One slot

channel filters allow the reverse
link signal to be analyzed in eight
different signaling states. Users ACK ACK ACK ACK
may select whether or not to mea- RRI Pilot RRI Pilot RRI Pilot RRI Pilot RRI Pilot RRI Pilot RRI Pilot RRI Pilot
sure the signal at the time when DRC DRC DRC DRC
ACK, DATA, or DRC channel is
transmitted (ON or OFF). All modu- Data Data Data Data
lation measurements as well as the
code domain power measurement ACK = ON ACK = ON ACK = OFF ACK = OFF ACK = OFF ACK = ON ACK = ON ACK = OFF
support the channel filters. DRC = OFF DRC = ON DRC = OFF DRC = ON DRC = OFF DRC = ON DRC = OFF DRC = ON
DATA = ON DATA = ON DATA = ON DATA = ON DATA = OFF DATA = OFF DATA = OFF DATA = OFF

Notes: DRCLength = 2
DRCGating = ON
Measurement window

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 CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO in the ¸CMU200
The CDMA2000 1xEV-DO generator of-
fers a high degree of flexibility. This
permits considerable flexibility in the
configuration of tests for the DUT. Both
1xEV-DO options for the ¸CMU200
support a wide variety of test configura-
tions, and can configure the following
◆◆ MACIndex
◆◆ Data rate
◆◆ Data pattern
◆◆ DRCLock mode
◆◆ Reverse power control mode
◆◆ Power level
◆◆ PN offset
◆◆ AWGN and frequency offsets

The CDMA2000 1xEV-DO generator

(¸CMU-B88 option) affords an even
higher level of configurability. It is pos-
sible to generate traffic for up to 4 DUTs,
to change the scheduling system, and
control the number of other users in the
MAC burst. The ¸CMU-B88 option
of course supports 1xEV-DO Revision 0
and A signal generation. This option also
provides more extensive triggering ca-
pabilities.
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO non-sig-
naling measurements
The ¸CMU200 provides a complete
set of extremely fast transmitter mea-
surements. Most of the measurements
are presented in graphical form which
makes the test solution ideal for R&D.
A number of measurements can be con-
figured to look at only certain combina-
tions of reverse link code channels. This
allows in-depth analysis of transmitter
performance in various mobile operat-
ing modes.
Code domain power measurement (Rel. 0): The code domain power (CDP) includes the time-switch-
ing component between RRI and pilot channel. The ”blue” bar displays the CDP for the time the RRI
channel is up. The ”purple” bar shows the CDP value for the time the pilot channel is up.
The list below shows the I/Q analyzer
­CDMA2000 1xEV-DO measurements: ◆◆ Eye diagram, constellation/vector
diagram
Power measurements
◆◆ General power measurement Spectrum measurements
(e.g. for fast power phasing) ◆◆ Adjacent channel power (ACP) mea-
surements at four different user-
Code domain power ­definable frequencies in a ±2 MHz
◆◆ Code domain power range
◆◆ Code domain error power
◆◆ Channel power Receiver measurements
◆◆ Via DUT control interface in test
Modulation measurements
◆◆ Error vector magnitude (EVM)
◆◆ Magnitude error
◆◆ Phase error

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 Code domain power measurement (Rev. A):
The application shows the currently used
code space during an RETAP connection with
DRC index 10.

Code domain power measurement (Rev. A):

The channel power application displays the
code channels used with their relative e­ nergy,
and also shows the Walsh cover used for the
data channel, in this screenshot Q4Q2.

I/Q analyzer: The constellation diagram dis-

plays the I/Q position of the sample points in a
Y/X grid. This allows signal quality and modu-
lation complexity to be graphically observed
at a glance. This picture was taken during an
­RETAP connection with DRC ­index 10.

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 CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO in the ¸CMU200
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO options

The 1xEV-DO option of the ¸CMU200

is based on the ¸CMU-B83
CDMA2000 1x signaling unit. Due to the
flexible ¸CMU200 platform concept,
measurement capabilities for various ap-
plications can be configured for both sig-
naling and non-signaling.

The ¸CMU-B89 1xEV-DO signaling

module provides the necessary hard-
ware for CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Revision A,
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Release 0, as well
as non-signaling-based testing.

To enhance the ¸CMU200 with

1xEV-DO signaling functionality, the
­following options are available:

◆◆ ¸CMU-B83 model 22:
­CDMA2000 1x signaling unit
◆◆ ¸CMU-B89: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
signaling module
◆◆ ¸CMU-K839: CDMA2000 1xEV-
DO software for the 450 MHz bands
◆◆ ¸CMU-K849: CDMA2000 1xEV-
DO software for cellular bands
◆◆ ¸CMU-K859: CDMA2000 1xEV-
DO software for PCS bands
◆◆ ¸CMU-K869: CDMA2000 1xEV-
DO software for IMT-2000 bands
◆◆ ¸CMU-K47: ¸Smart Align-
ment
◆◆ ¸CMU-B87: interface for
­CDMA2000 1xEV-DO data application
testing
◆◆ ¸CMU-K87: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
data application testing software
◆◆ ¸CMU-U80: low jitter trigger
output connector (for A-GPS applica-
tions)
◆◆ ¸CMU-Z89: hybrid mode test kit
I/Q analyzer: The eye diagram shows the decision path for the demodulation of the signal. This
application makes it possible to view the I or Q parts alone, or both at once.
The 1xEV-DO signaling f­ unctionality is al- The 1xEV-DO non signaling func-
so available with the ¸CMU200V10, tionality is also available with the
the signaling tester for the service mar- ¸CMU200V30, the non-signaling
ket. tester for board alignment and high-
­volume manufacturing.
To enhance the ¸CMU200 with
1xEV-DO non-signaling functionality
without signaling capability, the follow-
ing options are available:
◆◆ R&S CMU-B83 model 12:
CDMA2000 1x signaling unit
◆◆ R&S CMU-B88:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO generator
◆◆ ¸CMU-K47:
¸Smart Alignment
◆◆ R&S CMU-K88:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO test software CDMA2000 ® is a registered trademark of the Telecommuni-
◆◆ ¸CMU-U80: low jitter trigger out- cations Industry Association (TIA – USA).

put connector (for A-GPS applications)

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 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO highlights of the
¸CMU200

Signaling and non-signaling

◆◆ Support of currently 18 different band classes
◆◆ Graphical representation of measurement results
best suited for R & D labs
◆◆ Innovative measurements of code domain power,
code domain peak error power, channel power
◆◆ Channel filters allow the reverse link signal to be
evaluated in eight different states
◆◆ Spectrum measurements at four discrete fre-
quency offsets (user-configurable)
◆◆ Measurements under fading conditions
(baseband fading)
Signaling
◆◆ Comprehensive signaling mode functionalities
◆◆ Support of FTAP/FETAP and RTAP/RETAP test
­application protocol call processing
–– Control channel PER
–– Forward/reverse link PER
–– Reverse link quality
–– Forward/reverse link performance
The receiver quality measurement display shows the key results regarding the mobile´s receiver
­performance. ◆◆ Readout and display of many mobile-phone-spe-
cific parameters (ESN, MEID, slot cycle index, etc)
◆◆ Single-box mobile IP emulation
◆◆ IP mobility support
◆◆ Provides enhanced data throughput analysis
with peak data rates up to 3.1 Mbit/s
–– Data channel connectivity tests high-speed
packet data connection to a real IP network
–– IP throughput monitor allows ana­lysis of data
throughput using controlled data impairments
◆◆ Combines CDMA2000 1xRTT with CDMA2000
1xEV-DO test applications in one box for dual-mode
CDMA2000 1xRTT/1xEV-DO testing
◆◆ Hybrid mode testing possible using multiple
¸CMU200 instruments
◆◆ RF channel and band class handoffs
Non-signaling
This 1xEV-DO test solution is based on the ¸CMU200 high-performance radio ◆◆ Simultaneous testing of up to four access termi-
communication tester; it provides the additional benefits of extremely fast measure- nals in non-signaling mode
ment speed, ease of programming, accuracy, reliability, and worldwide service and ◆◆ Reduced test times in comparison to full signal-
support. These features help shorten the test development time, increase through- ing tests
put, and minimize support costs. The first class support is not limited to production ◆◆ Extensive non-signaling for high-speed innova-
demands, but makes the ¸CMU200 also ideal for use in R&D environments. tive production test needs
–– Power versus frame
–– ¸Smart Alignment
◆◆ Extremely flexible 1xEV-DO Revision 0 and A gen-
erator allows vendor-specific tests and new test
scenarios, also for R&D

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 Bluetooth® measurements in the ¸CMU200
General
The ¸CMU200 was the first
­Bluetooth® test set on the market. It is
the only radiocommunications tester
worldwide to offer Bluetooth® as well as
all important mobile radio standards in a
single instrument.
Applications
The ¸CMU200 with the Bluetooth®
option is the ideal instrument for the pro-
duction, development and maintenance
of any kind of device with an integrated
Bluetooth® interface.
Due to its modular platform concept, the
¸CMU200 is the ideal solution for all
cellular-standard mobile-phone produc-
tion lines.
Parallel operation for high mea-
surement speed
Due to the high measurement speed
and large memory capacity of the
¸CMU200, transmitter and receiver
measurements can be carried out simul-
taneously. When measurements are per-
formed in frequency hopping mode, a sig-
nificant test depth is rapidly attained. Only
a few seconds are required between call
setup, transmitter and receiver measure-
ments and call detach. Fast test cycles
ensure a fast return on investment.
Many convenient measurement
functions
The ¸CMU200 offers a large num-
ber of statistical monitoring and mea-
surement functions. It is possible, for
instance, to define individual tolerances
for each measured value and to stop a
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measurement sequence after a certain
number of measurements or when a tol-
erance has been exceeded. Besides the
common traces for power and modula-
tion versus time, averaged minimum or
maximum traces can also be displayed
over a user-defined number of packets.
Signaling
Setting up a Bluetooth® connection
The ¸CMU200 acts as the master of
a Bluetooth® piconet, the DUT as a slave.
The ¸CMU200 is able to perform the
inquiry procedure for the identification
of all Bluetooth® devices within range
of the ¸CMU200. All devices found
are listed on the display and one of them
can be selected for the paging procedure.
The ¸CMU200 then establishes the
connection to the DUT and switches it to
test mode operation.
The inquiry procedure can be skipped if
the Bluetooth® device address of the DUT
is already known. In this case, a shorter
setup time for the connection can be
achieved. This is important for production
tests of Bluetooth® devices to increase
the maximum throughput of a production
line. In line with the Bluetooth® test mode
specification, the DUT has to be locally
enabled for test mode operation.
After a Bluetooth® link is established,
the ¸CMU200 sends test control
commands to the DUT to switch it to the
desired test mode. The ¸CMU200 is
then able to perform a number of trans-
mitter and receiver measurements.
The ¸CMU200 is also capable of set-
ting up a normal Bluetooth® asynchro-
nous connectionless (ACL) link without
activating the test mode. Via this normal
link, the power and frequency accuracy
of every DUT can be measured, regard-
less of whether the DUT has been locally
enabled for the test mode.
If a normal (ACL) link is used, the
¸CMU200 can switch the DUT to
the audio, hold, park and sniff modes.
Audio mode
In the audio mode, the ¸CMU200
establishes a synchronous connection-ori-
ented (SCO) link to the DUT in addition to
the ACL link. The ¸CMU200‘s built-in
Bluetooth® audio codec supports CVSD as
well as A-law and µ-law coding. External
audio generators and analyzers can be
connected by means of one analog input
and output each on the ¸CMU200
front panel. A much more convenient al-
ternative is the ¸CMU‑B41 audio op-
tion. This option, in conjunction with the
Bluetooth® audio codec, makes it very
easy to carry out basic audio measure-
ments on Bluetooth® DUTs.
Park, hold and sniff modes
The power consumption of a Bluetooth®
chipset is considerably reduced in these
three modes, making them particu-
larly important in all battery-powered
­Bluetooth® devices. The ¸CMU200
can switch the DUT to the park, hold or
sniff mode, making it possible to check
the reduced power consumption by
means of external test equipment.
Signaling information from the
DUT
The ¸CMU200 is able to display a
variety of information that is received
from the DUT (e.g. device name, version
numbers, service class, supported fea-
tures).
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 The Connec-
Compliance with existing Blu- tion Control
etooth® standards menu allows
the DUT to be
inquired and
The ¸CMU200 is compliant with paged. After
link setup, the
the Bluetooth® Core Specifications Ver-
¸CMU200
sion 1.1. The Bluetooth® test mode (Core can switch the
Spec. Part I:1) is ­implemented with all DUT to one of
five submodes.
commands needed to ­perform the TX/
RX measurements. In a­ ddition, the
¸CMU200 is capable of testing all
DUTs that support the new Bluetooth®
Core Specifications Version 1.2, since
the test mode specified in the new ver-
sion does not include any changes rel-
evant to the ¸CMU200.

The Bluetooth® RF Test S­ pecification de-

scribes RF test cases for the B­ luetooth® The Power
menu shows
qualification process. Although the the results in
¸CMU200 was not designed for graphical and
qualification tests, the RF test specifi- scalar form.
Statistical
cation was taken as a guideline for the functions as
implementation of the ¸CMU200´s well as conve-
nient markers
Bluetooth® measurements. All TX mea- facilitate fur-
surements are implemented in line with ther evaluation.
The DUT power
the RF test specification Version 1.2.
can be varied
in stages us-
In connection with the ¸CMU200, ing the up and
down keys.
the ¸CMUGo application software
allows the evaluation of the following
Bluetooth® test purposes:

◆◆ TRM/CA/01/C (output power)

◆◆ TRM/CA/03/C (power control)
◆◆ TRM/CA/05/C (TX output spectrum – The graphical
20 dB bandwidth) display of mod-
◆◆ TRM/CA/06/C (TX output spectrum – ulation results
may be spread
adjacent channel power) between 1/1
◆◆ TRM/CA/07/C (modulation charac- and 1/16 of a
burst for in-
teristics) depth analy-
◆◆ TRM/CA/08/C (initial carrier frequen- sis. The “Max.
cy tolerance) Freq. Dev.” and
“Min. Freq.
◆◆ TRM/CA/09/C (carrier frequency drift) Dev.” results
◆◆ RCV/CA/01/C (sensitivity – single-slot allow the high-
est and low-
packets)1) est values of a
◆◆ RCV/CA/02/C (sensitivity – multislot payload to be
evaluated indi-
packets)1)
vidually.
◆◆ RCV/CA/06/C (maximum input level)

1)
Dirty transmitter with static settings for frequency
offset and modulation index.

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 Bluetooth® measurements in the ¸CMU200
TX measurements
The current measurement values for
each parameter are displayed on the
¸CMU200 screen. Additionally, aver-
age, maximum and minimum values are
displayed as a result of a s­ tatistical evalu-
ation of a definable number of Bluetooth®
packets (bursts).
Power measurements (output power)
Measurement parameters:
◆◆ Nominal power (measured as the
part of the burst starting at the de-
tected first bit of the preamble (bit 0)
to the last bit of the burst)
◆◆ Peak power (shows the highest
­power level within a burst)
◆◆ Leakage power (measured within de-
fined areas before and after the burst)
Power control
The Power menu enables the power con-
trol function of a Bluetooth® DUT to be
checked. In this mode, the ¸CMU200
can send the “Power up“ and “Power
down“ commands to the DUT. The ­user
has two keys for manual power control.
After each keystroke, the ¸CMU200
displays in a measurement window the
difference level as compared to each pre-
vious power level. In compliance with the
Bluetooth® specifications, all difference
values must be in the 2 dB to 8 dB range.
When the maximum or minimum power
level is reached, the DUT sends a message
which is displayed on the ¸CMU200.
Timing measurements (packet ­timing
error)
Measurement parameter:
◆◆ Packet alignment (distance between
ideal master receiver slot and detect-
ed bit 0 of the received burst)
This measurement is displayed on the
Power screen.
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The DUT can be connected to the ¸CMU200 via an RF coupler (antenna) or a cable.
Modulation measurements
(modulation characteristics/quality)
Measurement parameters:
◆◆ Frequency accuracy/initial carrier
frequency tolerance (ICFT) (differ-
ence between measured frequency
and intended transmitted frequency,
measured in the preamble at the be-
ginning of a packet)
◆◆ Carrier frequency drift (difference be-
tween the frequency at the start of
the packet and the frequency in the
payload)
◆◆ Maximum drift rate (maximum drift rate
anywhere within the packet payload)
◆◆ Average, maximum and minimum fre-
quency deviation (calculated over the
packet payload)
In compliance with the Bluetooth® RF
test specifications, a minimum of 99.9 %
of all measured bits must have a fre-
quency deviation of at least 115 kHz. The
¸CMU200 shows the measurement
results in an additional window in the
modulation display.
Spectrum measurements
20 dB bandwidth (occupied bandwidth)
The detection level for determining the
occupied bandwidth is adjustable. It is
used as a reference for determining the
­lowest frequency below the transmit
­frequency of the DUT (fL) and the highest
frequency above the transmit frequency
of the DUT (fH)
Measurement parameters:
◆◆ Emission peak
◆◆ fL , fH and the difference (fH – fL) for
the Current, Average and Maximum
display modes
Adjacent channel power (ACP)
The center channel as well as the three
higher and the three lower adjacent
channels for the measurement are user-
configurable.
Measurement parameters:
◆◆ Power of the center channel
(for Current display mode)
◆◆ Power of the selected adjacent chan-
nels (for Current, Average and Maxi-
mum display modes)
The spectrum measurements are particu-
larly important for the ­continuously grow-
ing market share of Bluetooth® ­power
class 1 equipment (+20 dBm). In this
power class, instruments with impure RF
can significantly impair signals for users
of adjacent frequencies.
RX measurements
For RX measurements, the built-in signal
generator generates a selectable bit se-
quence, which is looped back in the DUT
and demodulated and processed by the
¸CMU200 again. The TX level of the
¸CMU200 can be adjusted for this
measurement.
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The receiver quality measurement includes the output of BER and PER values. It supports
three modes, i.e. single shot, continuous and search of a target BER value, by automatic varia-
tion of the ¸CMU200 output level. The modulation index and the frequency offset of the
¸CMU200 transmitter signal can be set in any combination (”dirty signal”).
Sensitivity (single slot packets/multi­
slot packets )
Measurement parameters:
◆◆ BER (percentage of bit errors that
have occurred within the current sta-
tistical cycle)
◆◆ BER search function (sensitivity level
for a predefined BER level)
◆◆ PER (percentage of packet errors that
have occurred within the current sta-
tistical cycle)
Definable dirty transmitter parameters
The Bluetooth® RF test specifications
stipulate a “dirty transmitter“ for mea-
suring receiver sensitivity. Its two main
parameters, i.e. modulation index and
frequency offset, can be continuously
adjusted on the ¸CMU200 and set
in any combination. The ¸CMU200
can use dirty transmitter settings even
during link setup (inquiry, connect), thus
enabling a wide variety of tests that far
exceed test specification requirements.
Control commands to the DUT
The ¸CMU200 can send control com-
mands with user-­specific contents to the
DUT via the normal ACL link. This applica-
tion, which is very useful in production,
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Bluetooth® wireless technology
highlights of the ¸CMU200
◆◆ Measurements in Bluetooth® test mode,
non-test mode or without a connection
◆◆ Selectable channels and stop conditions
for in-depth signal analysis
◆◆ Spectrum measurements
(ACP and 20 dB bandwidth)
◆◆ Park, hold and sniff modes for power con-
sumption tests
◆◆ Audio codec integrated (CVSD, A-law,
µ‑law) for test of audio equipment
◆◆ High measurement accuracy and speed
◆◆ Parallel TX and RX measurement of the
RF interface in loopback mode
◆◆ Output of Bluetooth®-specific clock signal
◆◆ IF signal output
Supported standards
allows the control of ­specific DUT func-
tions via the RF interface, e.g. switching a ◆◆ Bluetooth® Core Specifications
headset LED on and off. Version 1.1 (DUTs in line with 1.2 can
­also be measured)
Channel display in frequency-hopping ◆◆ Bluetooth® Test Specification V1.2,
mode vol. 2, Radio Frequency
The ¸CMU200 enables the ­convenient
determination of all RF channels in which
the DUT exceeds specified tolerances. If
“on limit failure“ is set as a stop ­condition
in frequency-hopping measurements, the
¸CMU200 automatically stops the
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
measurement when a measured value ex- Inc. and any use of such marks by Rohde & Schwarz is under license.
ceeds the definable limit values.
The ¸CMU200 in addition displays
the number of the channel in which the
out-of-tolerance condition occurred – a
very helpful function for laboratory mea-
surements.
Measurements without link setup
Many Bluetooth® DUTs can be l­ocally
switched to the transmitter test mode via
the HCI interface. The ¸CMU200 can
carry out power, frequency and modula-
tion measurements on such DUTs without
previously establishing a Bluetooth® link.
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Applications Testing applications in mobile radiocommunications
¸CMU200 goes Internet:
testing data applications

The highly successful ¸CMU200

Universal Radio Communication Tester,
which was originally designed as a pure
RF tester for the various mobile radio
standards used around the world, now
enables additional user groups to test
video telephony and data applications.

Appealing compact solution

Both developing and providing data ap-
plications for mobile radio present a mul-
titude of new challenges. Most applica-
tions in data communications are based
on the Internet protocol (IP), which in
turn is based on the client-server princi-
(LAN), the Internet or, at its simplest, a
controller, where the servers providing
the communications services can be ac-
cessed. The user usually accesses these
services from the mobile phone via mo-
bile originated calls.

The ¸CMU200 bridges the gap be-

tween wired data communications and
radiocommunications across various
­protocol layers.

When the ¸CMU200 is com-

bined with the Fading Simulator
¸SMU200, the operation of a mobile
The ¸CMU-K96 W ­ CDMA applica-
tion testing option allows IP-based data
applications to be tested on a ­mobile
phone; in addition, it includes ­several
TCP/IP servers, for example an HTTP
server, which allows you to start a web
browser on a mobile phone. ­Another
server is the MMS center (MMSC) with
basic functionality, which can be used
to test the transmission and reception
of multimedia messages on a mobile
phone.

ple. This means that a client uses a mo-
bile phone to request services that are
provided by a server in the communica-
tions network.
The software for these applications is
usually developed on PCs; after its im-
plementation and extensive c­ omputer
simulations, the software is ported to
the mobile phone. To perform further
tests on the mobile phone itself, a public
mobile radio network or the simulation
of such a network is required.
Future prospects
Application tests are becoming more
telephone under various fading scenar- and more important in mobile radio.
ios such as in an automobile at various ­Rohde & Schwarz is meeting this trend
speeds and reception conditions can be by continuously developing new solu-
simulated. Thus, the reliability of data tions in this field. The licensing authori-
exchange can be tested and evaluated. ties have responded to changes in the
way mobile communications are used:
TCP/IP services By developing test scenarios with exact
The clients on the mobile phone r­ equire specifications, they define appropriate
suitable servers at the controller end as tests at the application level that will en-
a counterpart for application tests. sure that mobile radio networks will also
operate smoothly in the future.

Up to now, radio networks could usu-

ally be simulated only with the aid of
complex setups. This is remedied by the Ethernet RF

¸CMU200, which is a very interest-

ing alternative for such tasks.
Services Applications
Test setup
Video streaming

Video streaming
Web browser

Application test setups basically consist

HTTP server

MMS client
FTP server
MMSC

of a mobile phone, the ¸CMU200

..
.

.
..
..
.

and a PC. The mobile radio tester, which

is connected to the mobile phone via the TCP / UDP TCP / UDP
radio interface, simulates the mobile ra- IP IP Relay IP IP / PPP / ...
dio network. Via an Ethernet connection, Data link layer Data link layer PDCP / RLC / MAC PDCP / RLC / MAC
Ether- RF
it accesses the IP-based computer world, Physical layer
net
Physical layer Physical layer Physical layer

which can be either a local area network

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 Versatile application tests in
(E)GPRS mobile radio

The ¸CMU-K92 software option al-
lows you to test applications for 2.5G
mobile phones. For example, you can
now test the transmission or reception
of m­ ultimedia message services (MMS),
­Internet browsing or video streaming
within a simulated (E)GPRS network en-
vironment. In addition to measuring the
known RF parameters of power, spec-
trum or modulation, you can now also
perform such tasks as displaying data
throughput or analyzing p­ rotocols.
(E)GPRS application tests with the
¸CMU200
Owing to significant protocol stack ex-
tensions, the ¸ CMU 200 now a­ lso
allows you to test applications via GPRS
and EGPRS(EDGE) mobile phones ­simply
by activating a new software option.
The new software option makes it pos-
sible to test almost any IP-based applica-
tions in packet-oriented mode via an IP
gateway.
sion and no longer on the basis of pseu-
do-random binary sequences (PRBS). If
two ¸CMU200 testers are available,
the application tests can be expanded
to accommodate data end-to-end tests,
for example for checking the exchange
of an MMS message between two mo-
bile phones. If only one ¸CMU200 is
available, the transmission and slightly
delayed reception of an MMS message
with one mobile phone can also be im-
plemented using the loopback setting in
the MMSC.
Powerful aid in the ­development lab
The new ¸CMU‑K92 software op-
tion for the ¸CMU200 for the first
time allows application design engineers
to test their work in the lab on mobile
phones in a simulated radio network. In
this case, the main focus is on proving
that the application runs smoothly on
the mobile phone under normal operat-
ing and radio conditions.
Throughput of IP data exchanged between mobile
phone and radio network in uplink (UL) and downlink
(DL).
Future prospects
Option ¸CMU-K92 is the platform for
further application tests. It is required in
order to run validated MMS test cases
or to test complex applications such as
push to talk over cellular (PoC). In the
forthcoming configurations, data appli-
cations can also be tested while voice
transmission is in progress. If feasible
with the mobile phone, both applications
(circuit-switched/packet-switched) can
then be operated and tested simultane-
ously in the dual transfer mode.

Recording of all exchanged IP data packets with time stamp and display of the data transmission
You can simply test proper functioning, rate achieved.
but also check whether different appli-
cations that are simultaneously activated
on a mobile phone run ­smoothly.

In addition to displaying the current data

throughput of the IP packets exchanged
between mobile phone and server, the
¸CMU200 also records various
transmission protocols.

Regardless of these activities, it is still

possible to measure and analyze the RF
signals transmitted by GPRS or EGPRS
mobile phones on the ¸CMU200
with respect to power, spectrum or mod-
ulation. Unlike the previous transmitter
test, the measurement is now performed
as part of the application data transmis-

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Applications Testing applications in mobile radiocommunications
WCDMA: data applications and
video telephony test

Option ¸CMU-K96 makes it possible

to test data applications on WCDMA
mobile phones.

Settings and measurement ­results

The configuration of the RF parameters
of a WCDMA radio network can be dy-
namically adjusted on the ¸CMU200
during application testing.

Changing the channel numbers trig-

gers an intracell handover, for example.
Since a reduced transmit level increases
the bit error probability at the receiver
end, an application function on a mobile
Remote control and automation
To remote-control the ¸CMU200
during application tests, an IEC/IEEE bus
interface is available; it can be used, for
example, to automatically obtain mea-
surement results and measurement
­values – a prerequisite for program-con-
trolled sequences. Such a­ utomatically
running tests can be repeated at any
time and as often as necessary without
staff intervention, thus helping to in-
crease the system’s efficiency.

Protocol analysis
After the software has been p­ orted to
(UTRAN) protocol layers to be ­recorded,
which can then be used for more de-
tailed analysis. This powerful tool per-
mits in-depth analyses, including trans-
port layer analyses.

phone can also be tested under adverse
receive conditions.
If the application test is performed in
compressed mode, the mobile phone
is subjected to additional stress, which
allows you to check the quality of the
UE report transmitted from the mobile
phone to the tester. While an applica-
tion is running on the mobile phone, the
known transmitter measurements such
as power, code domain power, spectrum
and modulation can still be performed.
The block error ratio (BLER) determined
by the ¸CMU200 is used to evaluate
the receiver in the mobile phone.
the mobile phone, users often want
to record protocols to optimize inter-
nal processes or to perform an error
analysis that may be necessary. The
¸CMU-Z46 WCDMA message ana-
lyzer and recorder option allows all uni-
versal terrestrial radio access network
Video telephony
In all likelihood, video telephony is the
most spectacular new WCDMA appli-
cation. It is unique in that it is circuit-
switched, and not IP-based like the
previously described applications. The
WCDMA firmware checks this func-
tionality without requiring optional ex-
tensions. The test is performed in echo
mode, where the transmission and re-
ception of video and audio signals can
be checked with just one mobile phone.
The video telephony signals transmitted
by the phone to the ¸CMU200 are
looped back by the radio tester and dis-
played by the phone as would-be video
and audio signals of a called station.

An inner loop power measurement

can be used during the application
test, for example, to test the accu-
racy of a mobile phone‘s amplifier
when traffic power commands (TPC)
are being carried out.

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 Testing CDMA2000® 1x data
applications
Standard CDMA2000 mobile radio net-
works have already been in commercial
use since 2000 in many Asian countries
(e.g. Japan and South Korea), the Ameri-
cas (e.g. the USA and Canada), as well
as in Eastern Europe. With the options
¸CMU-B87 and ¸CMU-K87 the
¸CMU200 now offers extensive test
capabilities for data applications for this
important global 3G standard.
Extensive test capabilities
The CDMA2000 1x mobile radio standard,
which was developed by the 3GPP2 stan-
dardization body, is ­officially recognized
by the ITU as an IMT-2000 ­standard for
the third mobile radio generation (3G).
Most deployments of CDMA2000 1xRTT
networks have limited the peak data
rate to 153.6 kbit/s. CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Rev.A networks provide a maximum data
rate of 3.1 Mbit/s in the forward link and
1.8 Mbit/s in the reverse link.
In these networks, data links based on the
Internet protocol are playing a more and
more significant role. This calls for new
test procedures designed to verify the
functionality of IP-based links. For exam-
ple, the TIA/EIA standard TIA-898 speci-
fies data rate measurements for FTP links.
Service Option 33
In its Service Option 33, the TIA/EIA
standard IS-707-A specifies IP-based da-
ta links for the CDMA2000 s­ tandard. The
¸CMU200 provides all parameters
required for this service option, ranging
from traffic channel configuration (data
rates of up to 153.6 kbit/s can be set for
the supplemental channel (SCH) both
for the forward and the reverse link)
through to the parameters for mobile IP
and authentication.
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Statistical evaluation of data transfer between the ¸CMU200 and the mobile phone during the
application test. After the RLP (radio link protocol type 3) and IP data packets are exchanged, the
transmitted and received packets are evaluated using different criteria.
PPP authentication indicates the various PPP states the mo-
For setting up a point-to-point proto- bile phone can assume.
col (PPP) link, the ¸CMU200 can
be configured to request PPP authen- TX/RX RLP frame and IP packet
tication from the mobile phone. The ­statistics
¸CMU200 supports two methods of A statistical evaluation based on counts
authentication: CHAP (challenge hand- of the different parameters makes it pos-
shake authentication protocol) and PAP sible to track the data flow through the
(password authentication ­protocol). base station, i.e. the ¸CMU200. The
following types of data are counted sep-
Mobile IP arately for the TX and RX directions.
Mobile IP is an addition to the con-
ventional Internet protocol. It makes Application scenarios
the movements of a mobile computer The ¸CMU200 allows different test
(mobile node, i.e. in this case a mobile setups to be implemented for different
phone) transparent for data applications application scenarios. In the simplest
and the higher protocol layers. case, you can operate the tester in the
standalone mode to perform data rate
PPP link status measurements on the mobile phone un-
During periods in which the mobile der test.
phone is not transmitting or ­receiving
data, it switches to an idle state referred
to as dormant mode. In this mode, the
PPP link is maintained, but no traffic
channel connections are set up in the
CDMA2000 network. The ¸CMU200
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 I/Q and IF interfaces for the ¸CMU200
Functionality

The ¸CMU-B17 option allows a­ ccess

to analog I/Q and IF signals in both
communication directions (uplink and
downlink). Once a radio link has been
established, complex I/Q signals can
be applied or transmitted for further
analysis. This solution will allow the
¸CMU200 to be used for new tasks
in the development and testing of mo-
bile phones and their modules.

Technical concept

The selectable I/Q and IF interface mod-

ule is looped between the RF module
(modulator, demodulator) and the digital
module (test DSP, signaling unit) of the
¸CMU200. During normal o­ peration
without access to I/Q or IF signals, the
interface module can be set to the by-
pass mode. This eliminates any further
influence on the transmit and receive
signal, and the original data of the in-
strument is retained. In addition to
preconfigured default settings for con-
stantly recurring T&M tasks (e.g. fading
of the transmit signal), all types of cus-
tomized signal path combinations can
be set.
Receiver tests under fading
conditions
A fading simulator is used to test the re-
ceiver characteristics of mobile phones
under practical conditions. An RF chan-
nel that is ideal if the tester and the DUT
are connected by means of a cable is
provided with fading effects that also
­occur under real field conditions.
Fitted with the ¸CMU-B17 option, I/Q signal analysis
the ¸CMU200, together with the
Fading Simulator ¸AMU200A, pro- If I/Q signals are applied to the receive
vides a cost-effective solution for the path of the ¸CMU200, they can be
specified measurement task. Optionally, analyzed analogously to the RF signals.
the Signal Generator ¸SMU200A In addition to more complex modula-
with the option ¸SMU-B14 can be tion parameters (error vector magnitude
used; the transmit module of the genera- (EVM), peak code domain error power),
tor can also provide a faded RF signal. direct I/Q parameters such as I/Q offset
or I/Q imbalance can be analyzed.
Testing of mobile radio modules Your local Rohde & Schwarz representa-
tive will gladly provide you with further
Another major application is the genera- information about the ¸CMU-B17
tion and analysis of I/Q signals. Most option.
mobile radio modules include an RF
module and a baseband module that
communicate with each other via an an-
alog I/Q interface. The I/Q and IF inter-
face can now be used to access the RF
modules from both sides.
Quite often, different teams in develop-
ment departments are responsible for
the RF and the baseband modules. Test-
ing via the I/Q interfaces allows space-
and time-independent development.

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 ¸CMU200 Radio modules

UL Transmitter
BER Receiver Transmitter
baseband
analyzer unit RF module
module

¸CMU-B17 Loop-back
Signaling unit I/Q/IF for
Interface GSM
Faded BER tests
RF signal
Receiver
PN Transmitter Receiver
baseband
generator unit RF module
module
DL

I/Q

¸AMU200A
Fading Simulator

RF
Fading
transmitter
simulator
module

¸SMU200A RF Generator
with option ¸SMU-B14
Fading Simulator

Test of RX parameters in ¸CMU200 non-signaling mode

I/Q IN

¸CMU200 Radio modules

UL
Receiver Transmitter Transmitter
unit RF module baseband
module

¸CMU-B17
Signaling unit I/Q/IF RF Analog I/Q
Interface (baseband)

Transmitter Receiver Receiver

unit RF module baseband
module
DL

I/Q OUT

Test of TX parameters in ¸CMU200 non-signaling mode

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 ¸CMU200 options and accessories

CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO
CDMA2000® 1xRTT
GSM/GPRS/EDGE

WCDMA/HSPA
Type Description Order No.

Bluetooth®
TDMA

AMPS
¸CMU200 Base unit with following accessories: power cord, operating and service
þ þ þ þ þ þ þ 1100.0008.02
­manual for instrument
¸CMU-B111) Reference OCXO, aging 2 × 10–7/year J J J J J J J 1100.5000.02
¸CMU-B121) High-stability OCXO, aging 3.5 × 10–8/year; oven crystal with highest long-
J J J J J J J 1100.5100.02
term stability
¸CMU-B17 Analog I/Q IF interface J J – J J J J 1100.6906.02
¸CMU-B21 Unversal signaling unit; provides multistandard signaling hardware;
þ þ þ – – þ þ 1100.5200.14
required for WCDMA 3GPP FDD
¸CMU-B21 Universal signaling unit; includes signaling module for AMPS, TDMA, GSM/
þ þ þ – – þ þ 1100.5200.54
GPRS/EGPRS
¸CMU-B41 Audio generator and analyzer; includes audio frequency (AF) generator,
J J þ J J J J 1100.5300.02
­voltmeter, distortion meter
¸CMU-B52 Internal versatile multimode speech coder/decoder; ¸CMU-B21 necessary J J – – – J J 1100.5400.14
¸CMU-B53 Bluetooth® extension; ¸CMU-B21 necessary – – – – – – J 1100.5700.14
¸CMU-B55 HD option for (E)GPRS application testing with more than 2 UL slots J – – – – – – 1159.4000.14
¸CMU-B56 WCDMA (3GPP FDD) signaling module for ¸CMU-B21 model 14 J – – – – þ – 1150.1850.14
¸CMU-B68 Versatile baseband board for WCDMA (3GPP FDD) layer 1, DL and UL,
– – – – – þ – 1149.9809.02
non-signaling
¸CMU-B83 2)
CDMA2000® 1xRTT signaling unit – – – þ þ – – 1150.0301.12
¸CMU-B832) CDMA2000® 1xRTT signaling unit; required for CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Rev. 0
– – – þ þ – – 1150.0301.22
and A signaling
¸CMU-B85 8 k/13 k QCELP, 8k EVRC speech codec for ¸CMU-B83 CDMA2000® 1xRTT
– – – J J – – 1100.7002.12
signaling unit
¸CMU-B85 8k/13k QCELP, 8k EVRC, EVRC-B speech codec for ¸CMU-B83 model 22
– – – J J – – 1100.7002.22
CDMA2000® 1xRTT signaling unit
¸CMU-B87 Interface for extensive CDMA2000® 1xRTT /1xEV-DO data testing for
– – – J J – – 1150.2404.02
CDMA2000® 1xRTT signaling unit ¸CMU-B83; requires ¸CMU-K87
¸CMU-B883) CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 and A non-signaling generator for
– – – J þ – – 1158.9908.02
¸CMU-B83 model 12 CDMA2000® 1xRTT signaling unit
¸CMU-B89 3)
CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 and A signaling module for ¸CMU-B83 model 22
– – – J þ – – 1159.3090.02
CDMA2000® 1xRTT signaling unit
¸CMU-B95 Auxiliary generator that covers the requirements of present BCCH by GSM/
J – – – – J – 1159.0504.02
GPRS/EGPRS and application testing for (E)GPRS
¸CMU-B96 2nd TX RF channel with full functionality; for generation of small-band s­ ignal
J – – – – J – 1159.1600.02
(GSM BCCH, channel A) or of wideband signal (WCDMA BCCH, channel B)
¸CMU-B99 RF1 level range identical to RF2 J J J J J J J 1150.1250.02
¸CMU-K14 Stereo FM transmitter J J J J J J J 1200.7503.02
¸CMU-K16 WCDMA (3GPP FDD) band 10, UE test signaling software
– – – – – ü – 1200.9158.02
(¸CMU-B68, ¸CMU-B21 model 14 or 54, ¸CMU-B56 necessary)
¸CMU-K17 WCDMA (3GPP FDD) band 11, UE test signaling software
– – – – – ü – 1200.9258.02
(¸CMU-B68, ¸CMU-B21 model 14 or 54, ¸CMU-B56 necessary)
¸CMU-K20 GSM400 mobile station signaling/non-signaling test software ü – – – – – – 1115.5900.02
¸CMU-K21 GSM900, R-GSM, and E-GSM mobile station signaling/non-signaling test
ü – – – – – – 1115.6007.02
­software
¸CMU-K22 GSM1800 (DCS) mobile station signaling/non-signaling test software ü – – – – – – 1115.6107.02
¸CMU-K23 GSM1900 (PCS) mobile station signaling/non-signaling test software ü – – – – – – 1115.6207.02
¸CMU-K24 GSM850 mobile station signaling/non-signaling test software ü – – – – – – 1115.6307.02
¸CMU-K26 GT800 mobile station signaling/non-signaling test software ü – – – – – – 1115.6507.02
¸CMU-K27 IS-136/cellular (800 MHz band) mobile station signaling/non-signaling test
– ü – – – – – 1115.6607.02
software
1)
¸CMU-B11 or ¸CMU-B12 possible. One of two OCXOs should be installed to ensure high frequency accuracy, or an external frequency reference may be used, if available.
2)
Either ¸CMU-B83 model 12 or ¸CMU-B83 model 22 is required.
3)
Either ¸CMU-B88 or ¸CMUB89 is required.

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CDMA2000® 1xRTT
GSM/GPRS/EDGE

WCDMA/HSPA
Type Description Order No.

Bluetooth®
TDMA

AMPS
¸CMU-K28 IS-136/PCS (1900 MHz band) mobile station signaling/non- signaling test
– ü – – – – – 1115.6707.02
­software
¸CMU-K29 AMPS mobile station signaling/non-signaling test software – – þ – – – – 1115.6807.02
¸CMU-K42 GPRS test software extension for all GSM test software packages J – – – – – – 1115.4691.02
¸CMU-K43 EGPRS classic (EDGE) signaling test software for all GSM test software
J – – – – – – 1115.6907.02
­packages
¸CMU-K44 Dual transfer mode: simultaneous CS and PS connection for all GSM packages J – – – – – – 1157.4277.02
¸CMU-K45 AMR test software extension for all GSM test software packages J – – – – – – 1150.3100.02
¸CMU-K46 Wideband adaptive multirate signaling for GSM and WCDMA
J – – – – J – 1200.8800.02
(GSM or WCDMA signaling option necessary)
¸CMU-K47 ¸Smart Alignment for all GSM and CDMA2000® packages J – – J J – –1157.4477.02
¸CMU-K48 I/Q versus slot measurement for adjustment of polar modulators J – – – – – –1157.5309.02
¸CMU-K53 Bluetooth® test software – – – – – – þ 1115.5000.02
¸CMU-K56 HSUPA 5.7 Mbit/s extension, 3GPP/FDD/UE, Rel.6
– – – – – J – 1200.7803.02
(¸CMU-B68, ¸CMU-B21 model 14 or 54, ¸CMU-B56 necessary)
¸CMU-K57 WCDMA signaling 3GPP/FDD/UE, band 7
– – – – – ü – 1200.7903.02
(¸CMU-B68, ¸CMU-B21 model 14 or 54, ¸CMU-B56 necessary)
¸CMU-K58 WCDMA signaling 3GPP/FDD/UE, band 8
– – – – – ü – 1200.8000.02
(¸CMU-B68, ¸CMU-B21 model 14 or 54, ¸CMU-B56 necessary)
¸CMU-K59 WCDMA signaling 3GPP/FDD/UE, band 9
– – – – – ü – 1200.8100.02
(¸CMU-B68, ¸CMU-B21 model 14 or 54, ¸CMU-B56 necessary)
¸CMU-K60 HSDPA 14 Mbit/s extension 3GPP/FDD/UE, Rel. 5 (¸CMU-K64 necessary) – – – – – J – 1200.8200.02
¸CMU-K61 WCDMA (3GPP FDD) band 4, UE test signaling software – – – – – ü – 1157.3670.02
¸CMU-K62 WCDMA (3GPP FDD) band 5, UE test signaling software – – – – – ü – 1157.3770.02
¸CMU-K63 WCDMA (3GPP FDD) band 6, UE test signaling software – – – – – ü – 1157.3870.02
¸CMU-K64 3.6 Mbit/s HSDPA – – – – – J – 1157.3970.02
¸CMU-K65 WCDMA (3GPP FDD) UL user equipment TX test, non-signaling test software – – – – – þ – 1115.4891.02
¸CMU-K66 WCDMA (3GPP FDD) DL generator, non-signaling test software – – – – – þ – 1115.5100.02
¸CMU-K67 WCDMA (3GPP FDD) band 3, UE test signaling software – – – – – ü – 1150.3000.02
¸CMU-K68 WCDMA (3GPP FDD) band 1, UE test signaling software – – – – – ü – 1115.5300.02
¸CMU-K69 WCDMA (3GPP FDD) band 2, UE test signaling software – – – – – ü – 1115.5400.02
¸CMU-K83 CDMA2000® 1xRTT 450 MHz bands (band class 5, 11) test software – – – ü – – – 1150.3500.02
¸CMU-K84 CDMA2000® 1xRTT cellular bands (band class 0, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 12) test
– – – ü – – – 1150.3600.02
­software
¸CMU-K85 CDMA2000® 1xRTT PCS bands (band class 1, 4, 8, 14) test software – – – ü – – – 1150.3700.02
¸CMU-K86 CDMA2000® 1xRTT IMT-2000 bands (band class 6, 13, 15, 16, 17) test software – – – ü – – – 1150.3800.02
¸CMU-K87 Extensive CDMA2000® 1xRTT/1xEV-DO data testing; requires ¸CMU-B87 – – – J J – – 1150.4007.02
¸CMU-K88 CDMA2000® 1x EV-DO Rev. 0 and A non-signaling test software package for
– – – J J – – 1150.3900.02
¸CMU-B88, including 450 MHz + cellular + PCS + IMT-2000 bands
¸CMU-K92 (E)GPRS application testing; external PC, Windows XP/2000, GPRS or EGPRS
software option, and ¸CMU-B95 auxiliary generator plus power PC J – – – – – – 1157.4077.02
­required
¸CMU-K96 WCDMA application testing; at least one WCDMA signaling band necessary – – – – – J – 1157.4177.02
¸CMU-K839 CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO 450 MHz bands (band class 5, 11) test software for
– – – J ü – – 1200.8300.02
¸CMU-B89
¸CMU-K849 CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Cellular bands (band class 0, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 12) test
– – – J ü – – 1200.8400.02
­software for ¸CMU-B89
¸CMU-K859 CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO PCS bands (band class 1, 4, 8, 14) test software for
– – – J ü – – 1200.8500.02
¸CMU-B89
¸CMU-K869 CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO IMT-2000 bands (band class 6, 13, 15, 16, 17) test
– – – J ü – – 1200.8600.02
­software for ¸CMU-B89

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 CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO
CDMA2000® 1xRTT
GSM/GPRS/EDGE

WCDMA/HSPA
Type Description Order No.

Bluetooth®
TDMA

AMPS
¸CMU-PK204) Software package for ¸CMU200 including GSM850 + 900 + 1800 + 1900
J – – – – – – 1159.3303.04
+ GPRS signaling (¸CMU-K21, -K22, -K23, -K24, -K42)
¸CMU-PK604) Software package for ¸CMU200 including WCDMA signaling: 3GPP/FDD/
UE, TX test, DL generator, band 1+2+3+4+5+6 – – – – – J – 1159.3355.04
(¸CMU-K61, -K62, -K63, -K65, -K66, -K67, -K68, -K69)
¸CMU-PK804) Software package for ¸CMU200 including CDMA2000® bands 450 MHz +
PCS + cellular + IMT-2000; analog AMPS – – J J – – – 1159.3403.02
(¸CMU-K83, -K84, -K85, -K86, -K29)
¸CMU-PK1004) Software package for ¸CMU200 including GSM/GPRS/EGPRS + WCDMA
+ CDMA2000® 1xRTT + 1xEV-DO + AMPS + IS-136 J J J J J J – 1159.3455.06
(¸CMU-PK20, -PK60, -PK80, -PK800, -K27, -K28, -K43, -K88)
¸CMU-PK800 Software package for ¸CMU200 including CDMA2000® 1x EV-DO Rev. 0
and A for 450 MHz + cellular+ PCS + IMT-2000 bands – – – – J – – 1200.0609.02
(¸CMU-K839, -K849, -K859, -K869)
¸CMU-U80 Low jitter trigger output connector (for A-GPS) – – – J J – – 1150.1750.02
¸CMU-Z1 256 Mbyte memory card for use with PCMCIA interface;
J J J J J J J 1100.7490.04
flash ATA formatted, also named PC Card ATA
¸CMU-Z6 Enhancement of wideband modulation (WCDMA 3GPP FDD) analyzer accuracy – – – – – J – 1150.0001.02
¸CMU-Z10 Antenna coupler 900 MHz/1700 MHz to 2200 MHz J J J J J J J 1150.0801.10
¸CMU-Z11 RF shielded cover, extension for ¸CMU-Z10 J J J J J J J 1150.1008.02
¸CMU-Z12 Bluetooth® antenna, extension for ¸CMU-Z10 J – – J J J J 1150.1043.02
¸CMU-Z13 USB 2.0 feedthrough for ¸CMU-Z10 J J J J J J J 1159.1200.20
¸CMU-Z46 WCDMA (3GPP FDD) message analyzer and recorder – – – – – J – 1159.0804.02
¸CMU-Z50 Handset for ¸CMU200 J J J J J J J 1159.0104.02
¸CMU-Z89 Hybrid mode test kit; for connecting two ¸CMU200 for CDMA2000® 1xRTT
– – – J J – – 1200.0750.02
and 1xEV-DO hybrid mode applications
¸CMU-DCV Documentation of calibration values J J J J J J J 0240.2193.08
¸CRT-Z2 GSM/GPRS test SIM for GSM900 and DCS1800 for loopback mode;
J – – – – – – 1039.9005.02
required for BER and other applications
¸CRT-Z12 GSM/GPRS test SIM for GSM850 and PCS1900 for loopback mode;
J – – – – – – 1139.1205.02
required for BER and other applications
¸CRT-Z3 3G UICC/USIM test card for UMTS – – – – – J – 1139.1005.02
¸ZZA-411 19” rack adapter J J J J J J J 1069.3283.00

Comments on table
þ mandatory
ü signaling option (at least one is mandatory)
 optional
– not applicable

4)
When ordering one of the ¸CMU-PK20 to -PK100 software packages, the signaling software included in these packages does not have to be ordered separately.

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